In 1812, with Napoleon focused on Russia, his hold over Spain began to slip. Wellington saw his chance. After capturing the key fortress cities of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, he marched on Salamanca.

A 13-gun salute was fired in memory of Battle of Salamanca serviceman, Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant. The salute took place on Friday 22nd July at noon, within the grounds of Castle Cornet - ...

SCDIRB copy 1 (39088003523040, 39088016471740) has booklabel: Presented by the Misses Hewitt Nov. 1925. SCDIRB copy 1 in modern half binding of black goatskin and red paste-paper, title in blind on ...