A HISTORY OF
THE PENINSULAR WAR |
| Between the Autumn of 1812 and the late Summer of 1813
campaigning in the Peninsula took on anew aspect. From being a defence of Portugal and
those parts of Spain not under French control,it became an effort by the British, Spanish
and Portuguese forces aimed at driving the French out completely. Operations at the end of
1812 include the unsuccessful British siege of Burgos and the subsequent retreat; renewed
campaigning on the east coast of Spain, including Murray's actions around Tarragona; and
the beginning of the final offensive against the French, including the battles of
Roncesvalles, Maya and Sorauren. |
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