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and 68 wounded. The heights overlooked the town and harbour of Ferrol. That night, after observing the strength of the fortifications, the
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but the French defences appeared too strong. The expedition therefore proceeded to the coast of Spain, where it arrived on 25 August.
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The Fort of La Palma. The two forts were key to the defense of Ferrol
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The Spanish defenders of Ferrol were: Don Francisco Melgarejo (a
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