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NH 71827 Siege and capture of San Sebastian, Spain

Siege and capture of San Sebastian, Spain
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Title: Siege and capture of San Sebastian, Spain
Caption: Siege and capture of San Sebastian, Spain, by British forces, during Wellington's Peninsular Campaign, July-August 1813. Engraving published in the Naval Chronicle, Vol. 30, London, 1813. Key to drawing: A & B. Breaches in wall, C. Houses set afire, 24 July, D. Ditch E. Hornwork, F. English sap, G. Advances of storming party on 25 July, at 3 am, H. Small River, shallow at low water, I. Castle, J. Battery connected with castle, K. Breaching battery, L. Battery of 4 68 PDRS., M. Battery of four 24 PDRS., N. Mortar Batteries, O. Light house, where the British have two guns, P. Broken wooden bridge, X. Sea weeds, gravel, flat rocks, etc.
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Catalog #: NH 71827
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1810
Before this Year: 1819
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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