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Siege of Saguntum and siege duties detailed in 1812 report
Report from March 1812 describes the siege of Saguntum with siege works on St Fernando, the breach by 21 and 24 pounders, and trench works carved in rock. It notes the assault on October 18 fails, the capitulation of the fortress on October 26, and losses including Captain Laweran and engineers.
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Valencia
Barcelona
Tortosa
Oropesa
Tis
Saguntum
St. Fernando
St. Peremando
Colsrel Heary
Major Challiot
Challiot
Laweran
Celonyl Tenry
Henry
Oircers
Blake
Marshall Suchet
Rognat