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Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna, 16 January 1809 (litho)
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Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna, 16 January 1809 (litho)
5926115 A Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of CorunnaA, 16 January 1809 (litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of CorunnaA, 16 January 1809.
One of 16 lithographs by J Atkinson depicting A incidents of British bravery during the late campaigns on the continent. Graphically illustrated in a series of drawings on stoneA.
Napoleonic Generals, unlike their counterparts today, had to lead their men directly from the battlefield and had to be seen to be in the thick of the action. This explains why so many senior officers, from both sides, were killed or wounded during the Peninsular War (1808-1814).
Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a commander of British troops during that campaign. He had taken command following the removal of General Sir Harry Burrard for his signing of the Convention of Cintra in 1808. When Napoleon arrived in Spain with 200, 000 soldiers, Moore withdrew northwards to the port of Corunna.
There he fought a skilful rearguard battle on 16 January 1809 that kept the French from attacking his embarking army. Moore was mortally wounded during the engagement and buried in the ramparts of the town. His French counterpart, Marshal Soult, was so impressed by Moore that he ordered a monument erected to his fallen foe as a sign of respect.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22324068
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The lithograph titled "Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna, 16 January 1809" captures a poignant moment in history. Depicted by artist John Augustus Atkinson, this print showcases one of the many acts of British bravery during the Peninsular War. During this time, Napoleonic Generals were required to lead their troops directly from the battlefield, resulting in numerous casualties among senior officers. Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore was one such commander who met his fate on that fateful day. Following his appointment as commander after General Sir Harry Burrard's removal for signing the Convention of Cintra in 1808, Moore found himself facing Napoleon's massive army in Spain. In a strategic move, he withdrew northwards to Corunna and engaged in a skillful rearguard battle on January 16th. Despite being mortally wounded during the engagement, Moore's actions prevented the French from attacking his embarking army. His bravery left a lasting impression even on Marshal Soult, his French counterpart who ordered a monument erected as a sign of respect for his fallen foe. This lithograph serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of that significant event. It allows us to reflect upon the sacrifices made by brave individuals like Sir John Moore and reminds us of their unwavering dedication to duty and country.
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