Heroic Spanish Retreat After Tudela Action
Dispatch from Juan O Neill details a fierce engagement at Tudela in which Spanish forces under la Pena held and fought until forced to retreat. He praises the Royal Guards and regiments Castile Segorbia and Turin, claims enemy losses exceed 80, ours under 2,000, and credits General St March and the centre army for defense before a strategic withdrawal at Illueca on November 24, 1808.
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Saragossa
Tudela
Don Juan O'Neil
Iluca
D. Felype
St. March
Caparoso
Attracn
Pampeluna
Cen
Reme
Francisco Palafox
Dela
Cascante
Tarragona
Moncayo
Udela
Intrimego
Calahorra
Ebro
Don F
Ablitas
Santa Barbara
B. Gelabert
Yay
la’ Pena
Royal Spanish Guards
Castile
Segorbia
la Pena
Valencia
Turin
Arcerd
Illueca
Juan O'Neill
Rumor and Uncertainty Cloud Spain Britain War News
London reports no fresh arrivals from Spain with details uncertain after Sir John Moore's retreat. Rumors mention a French rear-guard attack near Leon and Buonaparte's possible operations, while Spain’s troops debate embarkation plans and Cadiz missions as Leeward Island fleet reaches Liverpool and Cornwall losses claim sailors.
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Spain
Sir John Moore
Leon
Buonaparte
George Smith
Cadiz
Liverpool
William
Sinclair
Demerara
Cornwall
Castanos
Llamas
Seville
Duke of
Infantado
Cuenca
Valencia
Capitulation of Madrid Proposed by Madrid Junta
Summary of a December 1808 Madrid Gazette report detailing terms offered to Napoleon's forces. Provisions preserve Catholic religion, safety of lives and properties, religious rights, and public offices. permit officers to stay or retire. no political persecution. limited taxation. legal and court structures kept. troops to quarter under military lodgings. terms include exit with honors of war and prisoner exchange. guards to seize key facilities. officers to remain or depart. official signatories Feruquio dela Fera y Pantoga, Thomas de Morla, Atesandro.
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Madrid
Anas
Feruquio Dela Fera Y Pantoga
Thomas de Morla
Atesandro
Proclamation from the Supreme Junta of the Kingdom
The document issued from St Mary’s and Cadiz on December 28 denounces rumors of Madrid capitulation as calumnies and urges Spaniards to resist tyrants. It calls on Madrileños to persevere, defend the country and the royal family, and reject deceitful promises while reinforcing resolve and reinforcements.
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St. Mary's
Cadiz
Madrid
Junta
Proclamation by the Supreme Junta on arrival in Seville
The document asserts the Junta’s aim to preserve the monarchy and unity of Spain, pledging to perish rather than abandon duties if war turns against them. It vows to safeguard liberty, resist tyranny, and remain obedient to the king, laws, and inherited faith while grounded in Seville and the nation.
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Supreme Junta of
Spain
Seville
Sesville
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