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Vimieiro. 'Sketch of the Action between the British and French Forces at Vimiera...

Catalogue reference: MPH 1/152/4

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Reference
MPH 1/152/4
Date
1808
Description

Vimieiro. 'Sketch of the Action between the British and French Forces at Vimiera in Portugal August 21 st 1808': plan showing the River Marceira, terrain, roads, villages, disposition of forces. Scale: 4 inches to 1 mile. Compass indicator. 'W.M. fecit'. Printed at the Quarter Master General's Office, Horse Guards.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Portugal/Battles, Sieges & Warlike Operations/4
Former reference
WO 78/1004/19
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Dimensions
50 cm x 45 cm
Map scale
1:15840
Physical condition
Printed, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Maps and Plans in the Public Record Office: 4. Europe and Turkey, ed Geraldine Beech (London, 1998), entry 3914.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8868871/

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