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Assault and Capture of Minorca Amid Bold Naval Landing
The narrative describes a feint by battleships at Fornelles, troops landing under Captains Bowen Polden and Pressland, evacuation of the western battery, and a 800 man first division landing. After repulsing several enemy thrusts, a forced march to Mercadal began to divide Spanish forces, with subsequent operations toward Ciudadella. Campaign details include sieging preparations, sapping works, capitulation negotiations, and successful surrender of Ciudadella with formal dispatch from Admiral Stuart and Sir Charles Stuart.
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Fornellés
Bowen
Polden
Pressland
Pota Spa
F Urnelles
Minorca
Europe
Mercadal
Duckworth
Addaya
Grahtin
Font
Mercadila
Cruladdla
Solliers
Feu
Pachense
Craly
Drlunds
Pacer
Ander
Fort Charles
Paslage
Com. Luckworth
Ciudadella
Inf
Mahon
Col. Moncrief
Ferrarias
Com
Lajorca
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