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Adventures of a Soldier; or Memoirs of Edward Costello, K.S.F. Formerly a Non-Commission Officer in The Rifle Brigade..
| Adventures of a Soldier; or Memoirs of Edward Costello, K.S.F. Formerly a Non-Commission Officer in The Rifle Brigade.. |
| Autore | Costello Edward |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (205 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-70-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CHAPTER I. -- Introduction of myself to the reader-To the service-Who would not be a Soldier?-A recruit-Wilkie-Cupid's Row-dow-The service endangered by another-Arrival at Liverpool-I am made prisoner, but not by the French-Recaptured by our sergeant-Lichfield round-hoGreat numbers of rank and file burnt alive. -- CHAPTER II. -- I join Captain O'Hare's company-He falls in a passion-The "fair" and "unfair" appointment-Disappointment-Things of a private nature-Tom Crawley-An example-The Hem-How to catch "flats" in "squads"-New way to tap a barrel-A Rifleman's plan for sweeping chimThe regiment embark for Portugal. -- CHAPTER III -- Tom Plunket's Military Career. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Arrival in Portugal-Crawford's forced marches-Teetotalism with a vengeance-The effect of the opposite extreme-Spanish mode of keeping a man from stealing wine-False reports-Talavera-We arrive the day after the fight-A battle scene-Sir Arthur Wellesley-GenGerman discipline. -- CHAPTER V. -- Old Trowsers-Sleeping and waking-O'Hare again-Colonel Beckwith-Two upon one-Meagher-Barba del Puerco-General Crauford taken by surprise-The Portuguese incorporation with the light division-Roderigo-Gallegos-The Beacon night scenes on picquet-Lord WellingtWe retreat to Fort Conception. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Villa de Mula-Night expedition to Villa de Puerto-Both parties retire,-Death of Colonel Talbot-A soldier's grave-The effects of a miscarriage-fort Conception blown up-A mistake and no mistake-Another mistake, a ball in the right knee-The bridge over the CWe arrive at Fraxadas, -- CHAPTER VII.
Mondego-The Coimbra-Figueras-The maggots-Lisbon-Battle of Busaco-Retreat to Torres Vedras-Lord Wellington's Generalship-Belem-Jack ashore and Jonathan also-Yankey and Lankey-Billy Mc.Crabb the Highland Kite and Lowland tail-Josh. Hetherington-Sperum Poco-Our enemies laugh at Tom in his glory. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- The enemy retire upon Santarem-We retire upon Vale-The Bridge over the Rio Mayor-The French out-lying sentries-Their camp ground-Comparative quietude-The still-Escape from assassination-Tom Crawley's Ghost-story-The "Death and Glory men"-The charms of a BA comment on both sides. -- CHAPTER IX. -- General Crauford leaves for England-Sir William Erskine takes the command-Mounseer Strauss-We enter Santarem-Scenes of horror-Mile posts of the "grande armee"-Retaliations of the Portuguese-Two upon one-Pombal-Smart work-German gallantry-Auction-A new divA return of favours. -- CHAPTER X. -- Our march upon Condacia-Tom Crawley again-Hot and cold-Affair of Casal Nova-Death of Major Stewart-The French continue retreating-The two brothers-Night scene-The French continue their havoc-The Cacadore-The Pet Goat-Lord Wellington again-Our old Colonel-Expedition and disappointment in search of a convoy. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Our advance videttes, and the French cavalry-Manoeuvring in front of Villa Formosa-The Suttlers and the Dragoons-Sergeant-Major Sharp-Morning of the 5th May-General Crauford returns-Portuguese welcome-Fuentes d'Onor-French Dragoons challenge to single comThe German fratricide. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Almeida closely invested by the 5th division, but not close enough-Evacuation by the French-Suicide of the Colonel of the 4th-Sabugal-We cross the Coa-The comet-Much ado about nothing-Tom Crawley's fears-March through Castello Branco-Portalegre, & -- c., to CCure for a skulk. -- CHAPTER XIII. Cold reception-Preparation to storm Rodrigo-I join the "Forlorn Hope"-The breaches-General Crauford killed-Uniacke mortally wounded-Major Napier wounded-Taking of the town-A rough customer-Wilkie again-Death of Wilkie-A gift-The left breach after the battWe enter El Bodon. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Burial of General Crauford-Anecdote of Ladrone! Ladrone!-Corporal Miles-Burial of Uniacke-A French seat of honour in jeopardy-A wolf! a wolf!-Deserters shot-Scene of execution-March to Castello de Vide across the Tagus-Execution of Corporal Ormond for desA French curative or an ill-wind, & -- c. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Storming of Badajos-I join the Forlorn Hope again-Presentiments of Major O'Hare and Captain Jones-Their deaths-The Stormers-The Ladder-men-I am wounded-The French prisoner-O'Brien-Sacking of the town-Scene of horror-Reflections-The Duke of Wellington and His opinion of the British Soldiers. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- I recover from my wounds and rejoin my regiment at Ituera-"Nine holes"-March for Salamanca-Sergeant Battersby-The grenadier and the murder of his wife, & -- c., & -- c.-Marmont out-manoeuvred-Assault of Fort St. Vincent-Retreat of the enemy-We arrive at Rueda-ThePratt and his prisoner. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Battle of Salamanca-My wounds break out afresh-I go into the Hospital at Salamanca-The Germans and their prisoners-A recognition-Michael Connelly-His death and burial-Josh Hetherington again-A new acquaintance-His accounts of the Guerillas, & -- c.-A keepsakeFinish of the Burgos retreat. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- Head-quarters at Grenalda-Don Julian Sanchez, the celebrated Guerilla Chief-Weakness of our numbers-Incorporation of Spaniards into our regiments-A thief-Punishment of, and opinion of the men-General orders for a collection among the men and officers to rGerman brotherhood again. -- CHAPTER XIX. We encamp near Puebla, on the road to Vittoria-Battle of Vittoria-A man obliged to hold his jaw-Affair of Bayonets-The 88th-Blanco-Daly-French defeated-A prisoner rescued-The carriage of Joseph Napoleon-His wife, & -- e.-His baton-A prize-Attempt to rob me-SeRemarks, & -- c. -- CHAPTER XX. -- We encamp on the banks of the Bidassoa-Scenes on the water-edge-A narrow escape with a lady in question, "Ah there's the rub."-Tom Crawley and the biscuits.-Our 3rd battalion carry the heights of Vera-The French camp, "the last of the French"-The PyreneesDeath messengers fly fast. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- 9th December. Our picquets driven in-We are nearly outflanked-We retire-A rally under the eye of Wellington-Lieutenant Hopwood and Sergeant Brotherwood killed-Excellent feeling between the French and English soldiers-Consequent General Order-Johnny Castle"A Rifleman on the look out. -- CHAPTER XXII. -- We continue to pursue the enemy on their retreat-Halted on the second day-A carriage brings Soult and Peace-French troops disbanded-Friendly intercourse with our men-Castle Sarazin-Our men prefer the ground for a bed, in preference to a feather one-The FrTheir meeting and parting. -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Quartered in Dover-Receive our new clothing, & -- c.-May, 1815-Receive orders to embark for Ostend-We arrive safe-Bruges-Ghent-Brussels-15th of June-Belong to the 5th Division under General Picton-Descend the wood of Soignies to Waterloo-Duke of Wellington arThe fair surgeon. -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- Brussels' hospitals-The British and French soldiers under amputation-I lose my finger-Another loss also-I leave the hospital and am removed to the Provost guard-The Belgian marauders bared to the skin-The point of honour-Sensation produced on their comradWe part. -- CHAPTER XXV. Disembark at Dover-Shorn Cliff Barracks-I am invalided, and pass the board at Chelsea-Augustine's arrival-Sixpence a day-Sir Andrew Barnard-Sir David Dundas-My hopeless condition-Blood-money-The Honourable Doctor Wellesley-Mr. Woodford-Augustine returns wDeath of Augustine. -- CHAPTER XXVI. -- I enter the British Legion as Lieutenant-I raise a regiment of Riflemen-Appoint the non-commissioned officers-Recruiting districts-The peer and the dustmen-General Evans thanks-Embark at Gravesend-Voyage across the Bay of Biscay-Arrival in Spain.-We land Lieutenant Robinson drowned. -- CHAPTER XXVII. -- Intention of the Spanish Government respecting our winter quarters-March to Vittoria-Enemy oblige us to go round-The rear of the legion engaged-Baggage divided from it-Commencement of the plunder at Bilbao-Arrival at Castro-Enemy supposed to be in the vicThe veteran Colonel. -- CHAPTER XXVIII. -- Vittoria as it then was-A bad wind that blows nobody any good-Rifles rather comfortable at first-Severe weather-Morning scenes and cries in Vittoria-The flogging system-Men not starved-A comparison of facts-Hospitals get crammed with sick-Singular economySharp winter of 1835. -- CHAPTER XXIX. -- Return to Vittoria-The mortality and state of the hospitals-Deaths among the medical officers-Scenes in the wards-Legion supposed to be poisoned-Don Jose Elgoez-His first ordeal-A discovery-Execution of the two bakers-Description of the "Garotta"-Legion mFrequent desertion. -- CHAPTER XXX. -- Sudden and unjust dismissal of the officers-Copies from General Orders-Spanish compliments to the French and British Legions-Cordova between two fires-Some French officers resign-Difference betwixt the British and French Legion-Parting moments between a FMy opinion of the Legion. -- CHAPTER XXXI. Embark for San Sebastian-A 32-pounder, and no mistake-A bloody farce-Brains where they were wanted, unfortunately-A prize-Arrival at San Sebastian-Anticipated attack-Colonel de Rottenberg taken ill-Major Fortescue-Opinions-His maiden speech-Two companies My letter to my wife. |
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Costello Edward
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Autobiography Of Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G.C.B
| Autobiography Of Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G.C.B |
| Autore | Smith Bart G. C. B. Lieutenant- Sir Harry [Henry] George Wakelyn |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | S.l, : Pickle Partners Publishing |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (624 p.) |
| ISBN | 1-908692-54-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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Smith Bart G. C. B. Lieutenant- Sir Harry [Henry] George Wakelyn
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Campaign of the Left Wing of the Allied Army, in The Western Pyrenees and South of France, in the Years 1813-14; Under Field-Marshall the Marquess of Wellington
| Campaign of the Left Wing of the Allied Army, in The Western Pyrenees and South of France, in the Years 1813-14; Under Field-Marshall the Marquess of Wellington |
| Autore | Batty Colonel Robert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (103 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-63-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title page -- Preface -- Statement of the Army, by Brigades and Divisions, at the close of 1815 -- CHAPTER I. -- INTRODUCTION: consisting of a brief Account of the Events subsequent to the Battle of Vitoria - Positions of the contending Armies during the Siege of St. Sebastian - Marshal Soult attempts the Relief of Pamplona and St. Sebastian - Is repulsed. -- CHAPTER II. -- Lord Wellington determines on the Invasion of France - Arrangements for the Cooperation of the Navy - Arrival of Reinforcements at Passages - Description of its Situation, with a View of the Entrance to its Harbour - Description of the Scenery, near the M Passage of the Bidassoa on the 7th of October, 1813. -- CHAPTER III. -- Excursions along the Valley of the Bidassoa - Exposed Situation of the Troops - General Features of the Pyrenean Chain - News of the Surrender of Pamplona - Passage of the Nivelle, and Encampment at Guethary - Bad State of the Weather renders further Oper The Allies go into Cantonments. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Head-Quarters at St. Jean de Luz - Description of the Town and Harbour - The Pays de Labourt, part of the Country of the ancient Cantabri - Some Account of the Cantabrians, or Basques, and of their Language - The Basques return to their Homes - Description of Fort Socoa and its Harbour. -- CHAPTER V. -- Improved State of the Weather - Lord Wellington determines on establishing the Right Wing of his Army between the Nive and Adour - Operations connected with the Passage of the Nive, and Battles of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th of December, ending, i Precautions against Surprise. -- CHAPTER VI.
Marshal Soult withdraws his Right Wing into the intrenched Camp before Bayonne - Situation and Strength of the Camp - The French Centre and Left Wing extend along the Adour and Bidouze, and threaten the Rear of the Allied Right Wing - Partial Actions on t Formation of a Bridge of Vessels across that River, from the 21st to the 26th of February -- CHAPTER VII. -- Lord Wellington crosses the Gave D'Oleron and Gave de Pau, and Defeats Marshal Soult at Orthes, on the 27th of February - Close investment of the Citadel of Bayonne on the same Day, by the Left Wing, under Sir John Hope - Storms at the commencement of Mar Occupation of Bourdeaux by Marshal Beresford, and opening of the Gironde by the Squadron of Admiral Penrose. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Continued Preparations for the Siege of Bayonne -- Farther Progress of the Marquess of Wellington -- Battle of Toulouse on the 10th of April -- News of the Termination of the War received from Paris on the 12th -- Sortie from Bayonne on the 14th of April The White Flag displayed at Bayonne on the 28th of April. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Description of the Scenery around Bayonne - Accident to the Bridge of Vessels - Method of catching Salmon at the Mouth of the Adour - The Blockade raised, and the Officers of the Left Wing admitted into Bayonne - Description of the City - Anecdote of its The Troops embark for England. |
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Batty Colonel Robert
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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A Detailed Account Of The Battle Of Austerlitz
| A Detailed Account Of The Battle Of Austerlitz |
| Autore | Stutterheim Major-General Karl von |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (45 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Pine-CoffinMajor John
PublishingPickle Partners |
| Soggetto topico | Austerlitz, Battle of, Czech Republic, 1805 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-01-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Start. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910163894203321 |
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Stutterheim Major-General Karl von
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General Craufurd and his Light Division
| General Craufurd and his Light Division |
| Autore | Craufurd Alexander Henry |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (156 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-88-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page -- CHAPTER I. -- EARLIER LIFE. -- CHAPTER II. -- THE EXPEDITION TO BUENOS AYRES, WITH A LETTER FROM MR. WINDHAM. -- CHAPTER III. -- SIR JOHN MOORE ON SOME CHANGES IN THE ARMY. -- CHAPTER IV. -- THE RETREAT TO VIGO, WITH A LETTER FROM SIR JOHN MOORE, AND ANECDOTES FROM "RIFLEMAN HARRIS. -- CHAPTER V. -- CRAUFURD'S SERVICES UNDER WELLINGTON. -- CHAPTER VI. -- SERVICES UNDER WELLINGTON CONCLUDED. -- CHAPTER VII. -- CRAUFURD'S FUNERAL, WITH LETTERS CONCERNING HIS DEATH. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- ANECDOTES, AND DIFFERENT ESTIMATES OF CRAUFURD'S CHARACTER AND ABILITIES. -- APPENDIX. -- ADDITIONAL LETTERS, ANECDOTES, ETC. |
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Craufurd Alexander Henry
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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History Of The War In France And Belgium In 1815. 3rd Edition
| History Of The War In France And Belgium In 1815. 3rd Edition |
| Autore | Siborne Captain William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (575 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.270922 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-15-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- PREFACE-TO THE THIRD EDITION. -- PREFACE-TO THE SECOND EDITION. -- PREFACE. -- CHAPTER I. -- Landing of Napoleon Buonaparte in France after his escape from Elba-Flight of Louis XVIII.-Decision of the Congress of Vienna-preparations on the part of the Allied Powers for opening a campaign against Napoleon-Great Britain and Prussia occupy Belgium-Advance of the Russians towards the French frontier-Advance of the Austrians-The troops of Bavaria, Baden, Wurtemburg, and of Hesse, assemble upon the Upper Rhine-Preparations on the part of Napoleon-General aspect of France-Spirit of the French a -- CHAPTER II. -- Belgium again destined to become the theatre of war-The British army-The Duke of Wellington-The Prussian army-Prince Blücher von Wahlstadt-The King's German Legion -- the Hanoverian, Brunswick, Dutch, Belgian, and Nassau troops-Napoleon and the French army-Prospect of a severe struggle. -- CHAPTER III. -- Strength, composition, and distribution of the Anglo-allied army under Wellington-Its projected concentration in the event of Napoleon's advance-Strength, composition, and distribution of the Prussian army under Blücher-Its projected concentration in the event of Napoleon's advance-The line on which Wellington's left and Blücher's right rested, selected by Napoleon for the direction of his attack-Strength, composition, and distribution of the French army under Napoleon-Necessity under which the -- CHAPTER IV.
Zieten ascertains and communicates to the Allied commanders the assembling of French troops in his front, and that there is every probability of an attack by the enemy on the 14th or 15th of June-Blücher's dispositions-Extent of information gained by Wellington and Blücher immediately previous to the commencement of hostilities-Position of the 1st Prussian corps d'armée under Zieten-Advance of the French army into Belgium on the 15th of June-The French force the Prussian outposts -- cross the Samb -- CHAPTER V. -- On the morning of the 16th, Wellington's troops are in movement upon Nivelles and Quatre-Bras-The Dutch-Belgian detachment at the latter point is reinforced, and becomes engaged with the French advanced guard-The Prince of Orange arrives, and succeeds in forcing back the French upon Frasne-Ney's views and dispositions-Wellington arrives in person at Quatre-Bras-He proceeds to the Prussian head-quarters for the purpose of holding a conference with Blücher-Adopted plan of operations-Instructions r -- CHAPTER VI. -- Blücher decides upon accepting battle in the position in rear of Fleurus-The position of Ligny strategically considered-The position itself described-Distribution of Zieten's -corps on the morning of the 16th of June-At eleven 'o'clock Pirch's corps is posted as a reserve to Zieten's-Thielemann's corps reaches Sombref about noon-Its distribution on the field-General view of Blücher's dispositions-About ten o'clock the foremost of the French troops debouch in two columns from the wood of Fleurus -- CHAPTER VII. An engagement of short duration, and originating accidentally, takes place between the French and Anglo-allied picquets, on the field of Quatre-Bras, about an hour before daylight of the 17th June-Wellington detaches a patrole to his left for the purpose of gaining intelligence concerning Blücher's movements-The patrole finds the Prussians at Tilly-Upon its return Wellington decides on retrograding his forces to the position in front of Waterloo-Order of movement-Communications between Blücher a -- CHAPTER VIII. -- At daybreak of the 17th, the Prussian army commences its retreat upon Wavre. Zieten's corps retires by Mont St. Guibert, and reaches Wavre about mid-day -Pitch's corps follows the same route, and takes post upon the right bank of the Dyle-Thielemann, having collected together the brigades of his corps, begins to retire from the field of Ligny at two o'clock in the morning-He halts in rear of Gembloux-Bülow retires by Walhain and Corbaix to Dion-le-wont, near which he takes up a position-Thielema -- CHAPTER IX. -- The French and Anglo-allied armies break up their bivouacs early on the morning of the 18th of June, in front of Waterloo-Preparations for battle-The field -Wellington's position-Distribution of the Anglo-allied army-Front line -- with the advanced posts of Smohain, La Haye, La Haye Sainte, and Hougomont-Second line-Reserves-Detached forces in observation near Hal, and at Tubize -- the former under Prince Frederick of Orange, the latter under Sir Charles Colville-Braine-la-leud and Vieux Foriez occu -- CHAPTER X. Advance of the Prussians towards the field of Waterloo-Difficulties and impediments attending their march-The 15th and 16th Prussian brigades reach the wood of Paris-At half-past four o'clock, Blücher decides upon attacking the right flank of the French army with these brigades, without waiting for the arrival of more of his troops-Prussian cavalry driven back by Domont-Three Prussian battalions attack the extreme right of the French general front line, near Smohain, but are compelled to retire -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Commencement of Napoleon's last grand attack upon Wellington's line-Napoleon stations himself so that the guard may pass by him as it advances to the attack- Disposition of d'Erlon's and Reille's corps-The leading column of the imperial guard suffers severely from the fire of the Allied artillery, as it approaches the Duke's line-Contest between the leading column of the French imperial guards and Maitland's brigade of British guards-The former completely defeated and dispersed-Contest between H -- CHAPTER XV. -- Advance of Vandeleur's light cavalry-brigade-It charges and disperses a large column of French infantry, and captures a battery-Adam's brigade continues driving the enemy before it along the left side of the Charleroi road-Effect produced upon the right wing of the French army by the advance of Adam's, Vivian's, and Vandeleur's brigades-Its effects also upon the French left wing -Napoleon takes shelter within a square of the imperial guard-Continuation of the advance of the Anglo-allied army-In -- CHAPTER XVI. Upon the appearance of Vandamme's corps in front of Warve, Thielemann decides on maintaining the position at that point instead of following the remainder of the Prussian army towards the field of Waterloo-The field of Wavre-Disposition of the different brigades of Thielemann's corps-Disposition of Grouchy's forces-The light troops of Vandamme's corps gain possession of that part of the town of Wavre which lies on the right bank of the Dyle-Gérard makes an unsuccessful attack upon the mill of Bi. |
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The Imperial Guard of Napoleon - from Marengo to Waterloo
| The Imperial Guard of Napoleon - from Marengo to Waterloo |
| Autore | Headley Joel Tyler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (128 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-40-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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Intro -- Chapter I -- The Origin of the Imperial Guard- Plan on which it was First Constituted- The Consular Guard of Napoleon- Its Baptism of Blood at Marengo- The Moral Character of the Old Guard. -- Chapter II -- Marengo- The bloody baptism of the Consular Guard- Its firmness- Bonaparte's eulogium upon it after the battle- Lannes made commander- Changes introduced- Anecdote of Lannes and Napoleon- Napoleon's attack on long queues and long hair- Shearing of the Guard- Anger of the officers and generals- Distribution of the Legion of Honor- Description of the Mamelukes of the Guard. -- Chapter III -- Recommencement of the War- The Camp at Boulogne- The Old Guard at Austerlitz- Meeting of the Imperial Guards of the Czar and Napoleon- The Guard at Jena- The Velites- Young Desherbiers- Habits of Napoleon in Campaign- His Body Guard- Presentation of the Eagle to a New Regiment. -- Chapter IV -- Creation of a regiment of Polish Lancers- The Old Guard at Eylau- Campaign of 1807- Treaty of Tilsit- The interview of Napoleon with Alexander- His influence over him- The Old Guard in Spain- Miraculous despatch of Napoleon when he heard of the confederacy in Germany against him- His rapid ride. -- Chapter V - The Young Guard -- Organization of the Young Guard- Campaign of 1809- Extraordinary exertions of Napoleon- His rapid successes- Bombarding of Vienna, and first courtship of Maria Louisa- Disgrace of a surgeon- The Old Guard at Aspern- Its last charge- Incident showing how Napoleon punished the least neglect of his Guard- The Guard at Wagram- Sublime Spectacle- Its artillery heads Macdonald's charge- Difficulty of appreciating the conduct of the Guard. -- Chapter VI - 1810.
Marriage of Napoleon to Marie Louise- Augmentation of the Old Guard- Grand review of the Old Guard at Paris- Touching incident- The brave drummer and General Gros- Napoleon's treatment of them- Secret of Napoleon's influence over his troops, was in the affection he inspired- His prodigious memory- Conversation with the Russian Chamberlain. -- Chapter VII - 1811 -- Increase of the Guard- Birth of the king of Rome- The excitement and joy of the Parisians at the recent creation of the pupils of the Guard- Their review in presence of the Old Guard- Napoleon's address to both- Anecdote of one of the pupils- The pupils in service of the young king of Rome. -- Chapter VIII - 1812 - The Guard in Russia -- Sublime spectacle of the army of invasion- The Old Guard at Borodino- Gallant Charge and death of Caulaincourt- Strange conduct of Napoleon- The Old Guard at the Kremlin- Anecdote illustrating its honesty- It saves the chest of the Army in Russia. -- Chapter IX - 1812 - The Old Guard in Russia: The Retreat -- Narrow escape of Napoleon- Disorder of the army on arriving at Smolensko- Firmness of the Old Guard- The famine in the city- Gloomy departure- The Guard passing a Russian battery- The Old Guard at Krasnoi- The fall of Minsk, and gloom of Napoleon- His appeal to the Old Guard- His joy at Ney's safety- The Old Guard at Beresina- Its frozen bivouacs- Anecdote of an officer- Departure of Napoleon for Paris, and the breaking up of the Guard- Last dreadful days. -- Chapter X - 1813 -- Reorganization of the Army- Death of Bessieres- The Old Guard in Lutzen- Its Last Charge- Drouot. his Character- Death of Duroc- Mournful Scene around the Tent of Napoleon- The Guard in Bohemia- Its Astonishing March to Dresden- Its Bravery- Napoleon in its Squares on the Battle-field- Tableau- The Old Guard at Leipzic- The Retreat- Battle of Hanau- It is won by the Guard- It leaves forever the Scene of its Achievements. -- Chapter XI - 1814 - Campaign of the Guard -- Napoleon with Europe against him- Care of his Guard- The Guard at Rothiere- Captain Hauillet- Terrible cross march to attack Blucher- Victory of Champs d'Aubert- The Old Guard at Montmirail- Its victory- Its protracted marches and battles- Overthrow of Blucher- Return of the Guard to the help of Victor and Oudinot- Its last battles and marches- Desertion of Napoleon by his friends at his abdication- Faithfulness of the Guard- The parting scene at Fontainbleau- The Guard by the side of its foes- -- Chapter XII - 1815 - The Old Guard Under the Restoration -- Its bearing towards its foes- Its anger at losing its colors- The Old Guard at Elba- Napoleon's habits- Anecdotes illustrating the discontent of the troops in their exile- Their return to France and march to Paris- Reception of the Guard- Last charge at Waterloo. -- Chapter XIII - The Guard After the Battle of Waterloo -- Its rage at the surrender of Paris- Is disbanded- Part come to America- Champ d'Asile in Texas- Last of the Guards- Tomb of Napoleon. -- Chapter XIV -- Review of the dead- The office of the French Revolution-Who is responsible for the wars that desolated Europe for so many years-Bonaparte's policy as general-As First Consul- His offers of peace rejected- England violates the treaty of Amiens- Napoleon's relation to the free States he had organized- Austria violates the treaty of Presbourg- Invasion of Russia- Treachery of Austria and Prussia- Fall of Napoleon- Campaign of Waterloo. |
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Headley Joel Tyler
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Joachim Murat - Marshal of France and King of Naples
| Joachim Murat - Marshal of France and King of Naples |
| Autore | Atteridge Andrew Hilliard |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (233 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-62-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page. |
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Atteridge Andrew Hilliard
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Journal Of A Soldier Of The 71st Regiment From 1806 to 1815
| Journal Of A Soldier Of The 71st Regiment From 1806 to 1815 |
| Autore | (Thomas) Anonymous |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (62 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-98-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- INTRODUCTORY NOTICE. -- CONTENTS. -- JOURNAL OF A SOLDIER -- LETTER-BY THE WRITER OF THE JOURNAL TO HIS FRIEND, ENCLOSING THE CONCLUDING PORTION OF THE MANUSCRIPT. |
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(Thomas) Anonymous
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Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) Vol. I
| Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) Vol. I |
| Autore | Mercer General Alexander Cavalié |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (145 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| Collana | Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) |
| ISBN | 1-908692-32-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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Intro -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I. -- Preparations for Departure-Reports of Fugitives-Embarkation and Departure-The Voyage-Off the Coast-First View of Ostend-Aspect of the Coast-Ostend Harbour-Its Dangers -Unceremonious Landing of Dragoon Horses -- CHAPTER II. -- Confusion at Landing-Scene on Shore-Difficulties-Confusion on the Beach-A Catastrophe-The Town by Night-Difficulties of the March-Night Quarters-A Pleasant Change-Return to Ostend-Waiting to Start- Costumes of the Natives-Scenes in the Town-A Wreck-Fearful Scene - Impressions of Ostend -- CHAPTER III. -- Change of Scenery-Arrival at Ghistel-Our Quarters there-Again on the March-Arrival at Bruges-Our Hotel-First Impressions of Bruges-Present and Past-The Stadthouse and Cathedral-Mass in the Cathedral-The Worshippers-The Ramparts-Dinner -- CHAPTER IV. -- Eccloo-Arrival at Ghent-Our Quarters there-My Host-My Quarters-Louis XVIII. and his Court-French Officers-Marshal Marmont-French Deserters-Ghent-Street Architecture-The Place D'Armes-Flemish Postilions-View from the Citadel-The Corn-Market-The Hôtel de Ville-Meat and Vegetable Markets-General Order and Cleanliness-A Suppressed. Monastery-The Cathedral-A Royal Mass-Domestic Architecture-An Interior-Comfortable Quarters-Numbers of Priests-Costumes-Character of the People-Immorality-German and Engl -- CHAPTER V. -- Again on the March-The Pays de Waes-Lokern-A Village Curé-Dendermonde-My Quarters at St Gille-View from my Windows-Kindness of the Natives-A Flemish Farmhouse-Fertility of the Land-At Dinner-Our Host-Attachment to Napoleon-Peace and War-Flemish Teams-Cattle and Sheep-Dendermonde -- CHAPTER VI.
Excursion to Alost-Aspect of the Place-We Lose our Way-Again on the Move-Parting with my Hostess-A Last Breakfast - On the March -Change of Scenery - Views from the Hills - Beauty of the Country - Arrival at Strytem-The Chateau-Our Quarters there-Comfortless Prospect- Family Portraits - Choosing our Quarters - A Private Chapel-Increasing Comfort-Our Mess-Room-Karl-His History-His Acquirements-An Interruption-The Maire and his Following-A Garde-Champêtre-A Scene - M. L'Adjoint's Speech-Our Answer -- CHAPTER VII. -- Occupations at Strytem-Our Fare-The Country round. Strytem-Beauty of the Scenery-Rich Cultivation-The Flemish Farmers - Farming Establishments - Execrable Roads -Drunkenness-Frog-Concerts-Draining the Moat-Result of the Experiment-The Duc de Berri-His Brutality-A Dog-Chase-Disposition of the Troops-Visitors from England-The Duc de Berri again-Artillery at Waterloo-Our Equipment-Our Organisation, -- CHAPTER VIII. -- My Difficulties-Plundering-The Duke and the Rocket Troop-Ride to Ninove-Ninove-The great Mouastery-A ruined Convent -Liederkerke-Aspect of the Country-A Character-The Lord of Gaesbeke--The Chateau de Gaesbeke--My Reception-The Marquis D'Acornati-Interior of the Chateau its desolate Aspect-The Kitchen-The Grounds: their Beauty-Variety of Views--History of the Chateau-Career of its Owner-His Singularities-His Mode of Life -Visits to the Grounds -- CHAPTER IX. -- Visit to Hal-Return to Strytem-Start for Brussels-First View of Brussels-Its Internal Aspect-The Park-The Ramparts-The Hôtel de Ville-The Cathedral-The Bruxellaises-The Allée-Vert-Prince D'Aremberg-A Mistake-Anticipations of the Campaign -- CHAPTER X. Cavalry Review-The Duc de Berri again-His Unceremonious Reception-The Duke and Blucher-Dinner after the Review-Strytem again-New Species of Game-Change of Quarters-A Death- Visit from our Host-Our Landlord -A Spy-Approaching Departure -- CHAPTER XI. -- Order to Advance-Preparations-Farewell to Strytem-On the March-News from Brussels-Halt at Eughieu-Doubts as to my Route-Uncertainties-Braine le Comte-Still without Orders-Beauty of the Scenery-We are left alone-Sounds of Distant Battle-Pressing on-Nivelle-Excitement in the Town-Signs of Battle-Fugitives from the Field-A Wounded Highlander-Belgian Gasconading -- CHAPTER XII. -- At Quatre Bras-Our Bivouac-Morning after the Battle-Our Position-The Battle-Field-Position of the French-Skirmishing-An Alarm-The Retreat-Aspect of the Field-A Memento of Battle-Alone on the Field-Inactivity of the Enemy-Their Advance-Orders and Counter-Orders-Napoleon-A Storm-Our Danger-Our Narrow Escape-Our Retreat-Arrival at Genappe-The Enemy again-In Action with them-The Rocket Brigade-An Eccentric Missile-Panic among the Brunswickers-Take up Position-Rejoin the Army-Bivouac for the Night-Di -- CHAPTER XIII, -- Morning of Battle-Survey of the Field - Alarm of Battle-Commencement of the Battle-Orders at last-Take up Position-The Field of Battle-View from our Position-Our own Position - We open Fire - Our first Casualty-An Alarmed Doctor-Death of Captain Bolton-A Wounded Horse-A Cavalry Charge-Our Situation-Advance of Cavalry - Dangerous Mistake - New Position-The Brunswickers - Danger of Panic-Advance of Cavalry-Their Retreat-Our first Death-Skirmishers-Attack Renewed-Effect of our Fire-The Cavalry agai -- CHAPTER XIV. Preparing to Move-The Field by Morning-The Wounded-The French Wounded-An Ingrate-A Grenadier à Cheval -A Welcome Feast-Visitors from Brussels-Visit to Hougoumont-A Contrast-Garden of the Chateau-A Striking Oration-A Noble Enemy-A Keepsake-A Recognition-On the March-A Comfortable Bivouac-Resume our March .-Block before Nivelles-Reception in the Town-Aspect of the Town-Arrival of Prisoners-We get on at last-Belgic Infantry-Our Bivouac-Rejoin the Army-The Greys and Highlanders-Aspect of the Country. |
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Mercer General Alexander Cavalié
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