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A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812

Note 439 — SECTION XXXIII: CHAPTER IV

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The regimental history of the 53rd says that the ladders were so badly made, of green wood, that many of them came to pieces in the hands of their carriers long before they got near the fort.

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