"Report on the Losses at Corunna" Topic
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| Tango01 | 15 Jan 2020 1:05 p.m. PST |
"The following report of the Board of Claims contains some interesting insights into the workings of the British Army concerning losses sustained during the retreat to Corunna. I have added to the report extracts from the memoirs of those who survived the retreat, including those of Sir Robert Ker Porter, William Green of the 95th, John Harris of the 95th, John Macfarlane of the 71st and Robert Blakeney of the 28th. These memoirs give valuable information concerning the retreat and largly collaberate the findings of the Board. Coincidently, after the report was published, a memorandum was issued by Horse Guards reminding General Officers that they would be held responsible for the loss of such articles as camp equipage and camp necessaries…"
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