[5]. For the better comprehension of the ensuing narrative of the doings of the 3rd Division at Busaco, it will be well to give its strength and organisation on that day. They were as follows:—
1st Brigade, General Mackinnon.
1st Battalion 45th Foot: 74th Foot: 1st Battalion 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers).
2nd Brigade, General Lightburne.
2nd Battalion 5th Foot: 2nd Battalion 83rd Foot: 3 companies of 5th Battalion 60th Foot.
Portuguese Brigade, Colonel Champlemond.
9th and 21st Regiments of the Line (each two Battalions).
CHAPTER IV
Battle of Busaco—Daring advance of the French—The achievements of the 88th—Adventure of Captain Seton—Alcobaça—Remarks on the battle.