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Foreign News
December 7, 1810
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Reports from Lisbon indicate French General Massena's hasty advance in Portugal has led to a critical situation, with Loison's retrograde movement possibly signaling defeat or response to militia under Trant and Sylveira. A retreat to Spain would involve significant losses.
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Accounts from Lisbon will afford distinct information to every one who wishes the punishment of the French.
The attack made on the unoffending portion was a crime that called for the vengeance of Heaven, and it appears to have fallen upon the French.
There remains now no doubt, that Massena advanced with more haste than prudence.
The retrograde movement of Loison, may be the commencement of a general defeat, or possibly has been necessary to send a force to keep the numerous bodies of militia, under Trant, Sylveira and others, in check.
The situation of Massena is in every way critical, and although he may effect a retreat to Spain, it must be with considerable loss.
The attack made on the unoffending portion was a crime that called for the vengeance of Heaven, and it appears to have fallen upon the French.
There remains now no doubt, that Massena advanced with more haste than prudence.
The retrograde movement of Loison, may be the commencement of a general defeat, or possibly has been necessary to send a force to keep the numerous bodies of militia, under Trant, Sylveira and others, in check.
The situation of Massena is in every way critical, and although he may effect a retreat to Spain, it must be with considerable loss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Massena Advance
Loison Retrograde
Portuguese Militia
French Retreat
Peninsular War
What entities or persons were involved?
Massena
Loison
Trant
Sylveira
Where did it happen?
Portugal
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Portugal
Key Persons
Massena
Loison
Trant
Sylveira
Outcome
considerable loss
Event Details
Massena advanced with haste rather than prudence, leading to a critical situation. Loison's retrograde movement may signal a general defeat or be to counter militia under Trant, Sylveira, and others. Massena may retreat to Spain with considerable loss.