First Carlist War (1833-1840). Taking of the town of Irun

History of Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Northern Front. Taking of the town and fort of Irun (17 May 1837). The Liberal army garrison of San Sebastian, under the command of George de Lacy Evans, took advantage of the departure of the bulk of the Carlist army in the Royal Expedition to attack with the intention of liberating the route to the French border in May 1837. The Carlists established their resistance in Irun, fortifying the town hall and establishing their garrison in the Parque fort. On the afternoon of May 16, British artillerymen bombed Irun, doing so again in the early hours of the morning of May 17. Infantry attacks continued throughout May 17, causing numerous deaths. Irun capitulated that afternoon. Engraving. Panorama Espanol, Cronica Contemporanea. Volume III. Madrid, 1845

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