The «Expert Opinion of the Brigade of General Officials, formed to recognise the borders of France and their Military Strongholds, concerned with putting the Kingdom of Navarre and Province of Gipuzkoa in the best state of defence» (1797)
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Published
11-06-2024
María Rosa Ayerbe Iríbar
Abstract
A presentation of the «Expert Opinion» drawn up by the Brigade of General Officials appointed by the King to examine the Franco-Spanish border in Navarre and Gipuzkoa, following the damage caused by the French army’s incursions during the War of the Convention (1793-1795), in order to strengthen its defences and improve the traditional strategic points provided by its strongholds in San Sebastián and Fuenterrabía (and also the fortress of Santa Isabel, in Pasajes), and the Citadel of Pamplona in Navarre, and its proposal to create a new stronghold in Oyarzun.
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Keywords
War of the Convention, Gipuzkoa, Navarre, San Sebastian, Fuenterrabia, Pamplona, Oyarzun
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Documenta