dear all,
I am looking for information on the non-English troops that were part of Stanhope's expedition that took Minorca in September 1708.
From literature, there seems to be agreement that the expedition numbered about 1,200 English and 1,400 Spanish and Portuguese.
Of these 1,200 English, half came from Southwell's/Harrison's regiment (the future 6th Foot), and other half were marines that were doing duty aboard ships. For the Portuguese, there is consensus this was one regiment (about 600 men). However, it is a bit unclear what formed the Spanish part (the remaining 800 men).
http://www.11setembre1714.org/batalles/ ... frame.html gives some details, but I find them confusing. For example, the two Imperial regiments (Faber and Geschwind) came to Barcelona in 1709)
One thing that would help is information on the history of the Spanish (Habsburg) and Imperial regiments during the WSS and their movements. That will help to solve the puzzle.
Thanks a lot!
kind regards,
Wienand