Who remained in their quaters throughout the winter?
The Norfolk Rangers
Where was it?
Torres Vedras
Were they happy to receive orders?
yes
What were the orders?
to strike their tents and push on
Who covered the back?
Ney's division
What happened there?
several sharp fights took place
Are these documented?
yes
What are they known as?
the combats of Pombal and Redinha, Cazal Nova
How long were they at Torres?
from November until March
Did the time pass quickly?
unknown
What happened in March?
Massena broke up his camp
To do what?
to retreat
What was the driving force of the enemies?
the British outflanking them
Were they threatened?
yes
Who made a mistake?
General Erskine
What was the result?
drove him off from the crest he held
Who did?
the enemy
Who declared it to be glorious?
Wellington
How many men were killed in the battle?
unknown
How many men were somehow affected?
thirty thousand