History of the wars resulting from the Frenchrevolution. To which is added, an appendix, Τόμος 2 |
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... marched to effect a junction with General Elmitz , for the purpose of making a grand attack on the French army . Though every part where the Austrian army advanced the greatest consternation was visible ; Albenga was captured , and the ...
... marched to effect a junction with General Elmitz , for the purpose of making a grand attack on the French army . Though every part where the Austrian army advanced the greatest consternation was visible ; Albenga was captured , and the ...
Σελίδα 10
... marched to attack the advanced body of the French troops : the centre of the Austrian army was posted near the village of Marengo . A determined and sanguinary contest now took place ; the Austrians for a long time were victorious , and ...
... marched to attack the advanced body of the French troops : the centre of the Austrian army was posted near the village of Marengo . A determined and sanguinary contest now took place ; the Austrians for a long time were victorious , and ...
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... marched triumphantly to the banks of the Danube . The French armies in Italy were equally successful , Macdonald and Brune marched their armies into Italy , the latter driving the Imperialists before him into the Venetian territories ...
... marched triumphantly to the banks of the Danube . The French armies in Italy were equally successful , Macdonald and Brune marched their armies into Italy , the latter driving the Imperialists before him into the Venetian territories ...
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... marched to Cairo , which city was immediately besieged , and recaptured . While the French were in Cairo , an event happened which caused great consternation and deep regret in the army , this was the death of General Kleber , a brave ...
... marched to Cairo , which city was immediately besieged , and recaptured . While the French were in Cairo , an event happened which caused great consternation and deep regret in the army , this was the death of General Kleber , a brave ...
Σελίδα 15
... marched three miles up the country , and encamped near the Lake Maadie . In this noble attack , the British troops sustained a loss nearly amounting to seven hun- dred in killed and wounded . On March 12 , the army moved on until it had ...
... marched three miles up the country , and encamped near the Lake Maadie . In this noble attack , the British troops sustained a loss nearly amounting to seven hun- dred in killed and wounded . On March 12 , the army moved on until it had ...
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Σελίδα 2 - Called by the wishes of the French nation, to occupy the first magistracy of the republic, I think it proper, on entering into office, to make a direct communication of it to your majesty. " The war, which for eight years has ravaged the four quarters of the world, must it be eternal ? Are there no means of coming to an understanding'?
Σελίδα 509 - We maintained our position also, and completely defeated and repulsed all the enemy's attempts to get possession of it. The enemy repeatedly attacked us with a large body of infantry and cavalry, supported by a numerous and powerful artillery : he made several charges with the cavalry upon our infantry, but all were repulsed in the steadiest manner.
Σελίδα 509 - Quatre Bras. The Prussian army maintained their position with their usual gallantry and perseverance, against a great disparity of numbers, as the 4th corps of their army, under General Bulow, had not joined, and I was not able to assist them as I wished, as I was attacked myself, and the troops, the" cavalry in particular, which had a long distance to march, had not arrived.
Σελίδα 338 - Buonaparte, consisted of the whole of the armies of the south, and of the centre, and of four divisions, and all the cavalry of the army of Portugal, and some troops of the army of the north.
Σελίδα 517 - I had reason to hope for success, and I braved all the declarations of the Powers against me. Circumstances appear to be changed.
Σελίδα 509 - Picton, arrived at about half-past two in the day, followed by the corps of troops under the Duke of Brunswick, and afterwards by the contingent of Nassau. At this time the enemy commenced an attack upon Prince...
Σελίδα 513 - Lancey, who was killed by a cannon shot in the middle of the action. This officer is a serious loss to His Majesty's service, and to me at this moment. I was likewise much indebted to the assistance of...
Σελίδα 2 - ... families? How is it that they do not feel that peace is of the first necessity, as well as of the first glory ? These sentiments cannot be foreign to the heart of your Majesty, who reigns over a free nation, and with the sole view of rendering it happy.
Σελίδα 513 - Count Dornberg. I am also particularly indebted to general Lord Hill for his assistance and conduct upon this as upon all former occasions. The artillery and engineer departments were conducted much to my satisfaction by colonel Sir G.
Σελίδα 91 - Finances founded on a flourishing agriculture can never be destroyed. To take from France her colonies ? The colonies are to France only a secondary object; and does not your majesty already possess more than you know how to preserve ? If your majesty would but reflect, you must perceive that the war is without an object, without any presumable result to yourself. Alas ! what a melancholy prospect to cause two nations to fight merely for the sake of fighting.