ROLICA
17 August 1808
Here's some photos of the battlefield of Rolica, Britiain's first real battle of the Peninsular War.
Here we are, continuing our journey following Wellesley's August 1808 march south from Mondego bay to confront Junot. He's getting closer to Junot's rearguard all the time and his men are thirsting to get to grips with their enemy: perhaps this will be their first real chance. Meanwhile, Delaborde is close and determined to try to slow the British advance enough for re-enforcements to arrive. Will he succeed?
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Peninsular: Mondego to Vimeiro
5) The Battle of Roliça
Page 1. Maps & Zambuiera
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Page 2. Rolica, Columbiera, the battle.
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Page 3. Below the Ridge, Azambujera, Film of Col. Lake's Climb.
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Page 4. Col. Lake's Climb continued.
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Page 5. French View on the Ridge
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Page 6. Panoramic views & Film from the French left wing.
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Page 7. British View of the West Flank and Foothills.
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Page 8. British view continued.
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Any comments most welcome :)
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