Destructive Almaraz Bridge Assault By Hill's Expedition
General Hill led a bold night assault at Almaraz, destroying the bridge works and fortifications. Napoleon and Ragusa forts fell after a fierce assault by Portuguese and British troops. 259 prisoners and 18 cannons captured with light casualties.
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Ragusa
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Ganks
Hague
Tagua
Tagus
Quadiana
Loledo
Arzobiapo
Taoue
Talavera
Hill
Portugal
Condado de Bla
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Marahal Soult
Cadis
Tariffa
Rowlard Hill
Drowet
Mideilin
Ribera
Wiliam Erekine
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Galicia
Rotarius
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Grago
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Mendigabel
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Quetillas
Currie
Return of British losses at Abmarax bridge May 1812
The bulletin tallies killed and wounded among officers and men from 60ub Regt and 9th Regt plus Portuguese and French units. It lists captured ordnance and stores, including twelve pounders and a ten-inch howitzer, with details of provisions and prisoners. Major officers named include Captain Candler and Lt Wright.
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Harrison
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Dickson
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Thiele
Royal German Artillery
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Royal Engineers
Hillier
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Ragna
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Pryat
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Rooke
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Thorn
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50Th Reg
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Lient
50Th Foot
Sandys
Hemsworth
Patterson
Litus
Richards Son
Ensign Goddard
Hasi and Crofton
Godfrey
Grant
Lockwood
Boas
Kenzie
Petiera Cotinho
Abmarax
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Abmaran
Pontoneere
Rappers
Acolonet
J.C. Rooke
Almarax
Three Holyhead Mails Bring News From the War Front
The Dublin Journal cites the London Gazette Extraordinary praising British troop results against Napoleon era foes. It highlights the storming of Badajoz and French panic at Almarez, noting Lang’s intercepted letters showing French disunity. Buonaparte’s past contempt for British forces is contrasted with recent defeats and changed language.
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Holyhead
London Gazette
Jean
Friedland
Wagram
Badajoz
Almarez
Lang
Buona- Panre
Mme
English Budget Debate and Army Anniversary Reflections
An 1812 era British summary discusses ministers and troop withdrawals, plus Lord Moira’s explanations amid debates in the House of Commons and Lords. It recalls the Bank of Albuera anniversary, celebratory toasts, and a Trinity College Dublin exam list with graduates and premiums.
Mira Blakeney Tribute at Cheltenham Health Recovery
In Galway’s AbMyrt parish Mira Blakeney daughter of Theophilus Blakents was recalled for her virtues and admired by all, as her illness and removal from her late parents caused a severe affliction to them.
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Mira Blakeney
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