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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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Captain Gronow's Last Recollections, being a Fourth and Final Series of his Reminiscences and Anecdotes
| Captain Gronow's Last Recollections, being a Fourth and Final Series of his Reminiscences and Anecdotes |
| Autore | Gronow Captain Rees Howell |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (83 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Collana | Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, formerly of the Grenadier Guards |
| ISBN | 1-908692-67-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- Advertisement. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, formerly of the Grenadier Guards |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164077703321 |
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Gronow Captain Rees Howell
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A Cavalry Officer In The Corunna Campaign 1808-1809 : The Journal Of Captain Gordon Of The 15th Hussars
| A Cavalry Officer In The Corunna Campaign 1808-1809 : The Journal Of Captain Gordon Of The 15th Hussars |
| Autore | Gordon Captain Alexander |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (110 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| ISBN | 1-908902-00-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- INTRODUCTION -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I -- Departure from England-The Voyage to Corunna- Disembarkation-Corunna in 1808-The Place and the People-King Joseph and King Ferdinand -- CHAPTER II -- Captain Gordon leaves Corunna-Rumoured Abandonment of the Advance-Lugo-Nogales, Retreat commenced-French reported near Astorga-Joins 15th near Benevente-Zamora reached-Signs of the Enemy-Arrival at Morales -- CHAPTER III -- Whole of the Cavalry at Tordesillas-In Touch with the French-Orders to Advance-Severe Cold- Mayorga-Night March to Sahagun-The Action -- CHAPTER IV -- Advance to attack Soult at Saldana-Counter-orders-The Retreat begins-Pass through Sahagun-The Affair at Mayorga-Condition of the Horses- Recross the Ezla-Action at Benevente-State of Romana's Army-The Stragglers-Bembibere- "A Shocking Spectacle"-Action ofScenes of Suffering -- CHAPTER V -- Straggling and Disorganization increase-The Halt at Lugo-Moore offers Battle-Retreat resumed- The 15th save some of the Treasure-Army reaches Corunna-Slaughter of the Cavalry Horses-Embarkation-Arrival in England-Final Comments -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A. -- APPENDIX B. -- APPENDIX C. -- APPENDIX D. -- APPENDIX E -- APPENDIX F. -- APPENDIX G. -- APPENDIX H. -- APPENDIX I. -- APPENDIX J. -- APPENDIX K. -- APPENDIX L. -- APPENDIX M. |
| Altri titoli varianti | A Cavalry Officer In The Corunna Campaign 1808-1809 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164251603321 |
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Gordon Captain Alexander
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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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Leaves From The Diary Of An Officer Of The Guards
| Leaves From The Diary Of An Officer Of The Guards |
| Autore | Cowell-Stepney Sir John |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (129 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-45-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- PREFACE. -- CHAPTER I. -- DEPARTURE FROM ENGLAND.-TRANSPORTS.-VOYAGE TO LISBON. - CONVOYS. - THE TAGUS.- MASSENA. -FIGUEIRAS.-MARCH TO COIMBRA. -- CHAPTER II. -- LORD WELLINGTON.-SOBRAL.-FRENCH CAVALRY.-THE BRIGADIER.-MASSENA RETIRES. -ALEMQIIER.-CAUSEWAY OF CALHARIZ -END OF THE CAMPAIGN. -- "TOLLING" TO PARADE -ANECDOTES OF WELLINGTON.-OLD COMRADES. - THE MARQUIS DE LA BOMANA. - GENERAL ALAVA.-"CAPTAIN TAYLOR."-STRENUWITZ.-CAMPAIGN OF 1811.-PURSUIT OF THE ENEMY.-WELLINGTON'S DESPATCH. -- CHAPTER IV. -- CASAL NOVA.-THE NAPIERS.-REPULSE OF NEY.-WANT OF PROVISIONS. -SABUGAL.-COLONEL WATERS.-CONDUCT OF THE MINISTRY.-ENTRY INTO SPAIN.-ALMEIDA.-MASSENA'S ADVANCE.-BATTLE OF FUENTES.-ANECDOTES. -- CHAPTER V. -- HANOVERIAN HUSSARS.-FRENCH CHARACTER.- PORTUGUESE GOVERNMENT.-DIFFICULTIES OF THE CAMPAIGN.-OFFICERS. -THE ENGLISH CABINET.-BATTLE OF ALBUERA. -- CHAPTER VI. -- CAMP OF ST. OLAYA.-FEVER.-SIR B. SPETCER.-AN ESCAPADE, -ANTIQUATED NOTIONS.-EFFECT OF A HOT CLIMATE.-A DUEL.-ADVANCE OF THE FRENCH.-GALLANT RENCONTRE: EL BODON.-FUENTE GUINALDO.-RETREAT OF BOTH ARMIES. -- CHAPTER VII. -- AMATEURS. - TEMPORARY INACTION. - THE DUKE AND THE GUARDS.- SICKNESS. -AMUSING CHARACTFRS -DISCIPLINE. -THE ENEMY SURPRISED.-A WINTER MARCH.-SCARCITY.-ELEGY.-A FAMILY MANSION.-SECRET PREPARATIONS. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- SIEGE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO.-FORT RENAUD.-A COLD NIGHT.-CHANGE OF PLAN.-WORKING 1N THE TRENCHES.-UNWELCOME VISITORS.-THE METHODICAL CAPTAIN.-OPENING OF THE BATTERIES: CRAUFURD'S ELOQUENCE.-STORMING THE TOWN.-LOOKING FOR THE GOVERNOR.-SURRENDER. -- CHAPTER IX. -- LOSSES IN EACH ARMY.-MMIISRETRY AND ARTILLERY.-HONOURS. -GENERAL MACRINNON.-SPANISH BIGOTRY.-CHARACTER OF THE ARMY.-NEW CLOTHES.-ABRANTES.-PIPE-CLAY.-DEFICIENCY OF STORM-CHARACTER OF WELLINGTON. -- CHAPTER X.
OPERATIONS AGAINST BADAJOS.-APATHY OF THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT.-AGREEABLE SOCIETY. GASTRONOMY.-SPANISH CHARACTER.-FEMININE INGENUITY: THE ENEMY'S CORPS.-FORCED MARCH.-ALBUERA.-STORMING BADAJOS. |
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Cowell-Stepney Sir John
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Letters And Journals Of Field Marshal Sir William Maynard Gomm, G.C.B. &c, &c, From 1799 to Waterloo, 1815
| Letters And Journals Of Field Marshal Sir William Maynard Gomm, G.C.B. &c, &c, From 1799 to Waterloo, 1815 |
| Autore | Gomm G.C.B Field-Marshal Sir William Maynard |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (278 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| ISBN | 1-908902-05-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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Title page -- PREFACE. -- CONTENTS. -- CHAPTER I. -- INTRODUCTORY. -- CHAPTER II. -- 1794-1799. -- PARENTAGE-FIRST COMMISSION-WOOLWICH-JOINS 9TH REGIMENT-EXPEDITION TO THE HELDER-BATTLE OF BERGEN. -- CHAPTER III. -- 1800-1805. -- COAST OF PORTUGAL-VIGO BAY-GIBRALTAR-LISBON-RETURN HOME-ADE-DE-CAMP TO GENERAL COMMANDING N.W. DISTRICT-IRELAND JOINS STAFF COLLEGE, HIGH WYCOMBE-COMES OF AGE-CORRESPONDENCE WITH HIS AUNT. -- CHAPTER IV. -- 1805-1808. -- EXPEDITION TO BREMEN-RETURNS TO STAFF COLLEGE-PASSES EXAMINATION-EXPEDITION TO STRALSUND-BOMBARDMENT OF COPENHAGEN-ARMY RECEIVES THANKS OF PARLIAMENT. -- CHAPTER V. -- 1808. -- IRELAND-ALMOST JOINS SIR TORN MOORE'S EXPEDITION TO SWEDEN-ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL-EXPEDITION TO SPAIN UNDER SIR A. WELLESLEY-LANDS AT MONDEGO BAY-BATTLE OF ROLIÇA-BATTLE OF VIMIERA-CONVENTION OF CINTRA-LISBON. -- CHAPTER VI. -- 1808-1809. -- UNDER SIR JOHN MOORE-SENT ON TO EXAMINE ROADS INTO SPAIN-ADVANCE-NO LETTERS-RETREAT TO CORUNNA-DEATH OF SIR JOHN MOORE-DANGEROUS VOYAGE HOME-CANTER BURY-COACH ACCIDENT. -- CHAPTER VII. -- 1809. -- WALCHEREN EXPEDITION. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- 1810. -- PENINSULAR WAR-LISBON-CONVENT OF BATALHA-THE PORTUGUESE ARMY-THOMAR. -- CHAPTER IX. -- 1810. -- SENT TO PORTUGAL TO COLLECT INFORMATION-CONTRAST BETWEEN SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE ON THE FRONTIER-ALBUQUERQUE-BADAJOS-THE MARQUIS OF ROMANA-ELVAS-ALCANTARA-FORCED MARCH-BATTLE OF BUSACO-RETREAT THROUGH COIMBRA PURSUED BY MASSENA-THE LINES OF TORRES VEDRAS-SDEATH OF PRINCESS AMELIA. -- CHAPTER X. -- 1811. -- TORRES VEDRAS-MASSENA DRIVEN BACK-VANDALISM OF FRENCH HORRORS OF THE RETREAT-COMBATS OF POMBAL, REDINHA, CABAL NOVA-JEALOUSY OF PORTUGUESE AND SPANIARDS-BATTLE OF FUENTES D'OÑOR-ALBUERA-CHARLES COMTE D'ESPAGNA-A BEAUTIFUL ENCAMPMENT. -- CHAPTER XI. -- 1811-1812.
THE PASS OF PERALES-GRAND SCENERY-STORMS-GUARDA-PROMOTION TO MAJORITY-ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL-STORMING OF CIUDAD RODRIGO-CAPTURE-ADVANCE UPON BADAJOS. -- CHAPTER XII. -- 1812. -- SIEGE-STORMING AND CAPTURE OF BADAJOS-MOIMENTA DA BEIRA-SENT TO EXPLORE BEYOND DOMO-BEAUTY OF SCENERY IN TRAS-OS-MONTES-SALAMONDE, ETC.-ADVANCE DRIVING MARMONT OVER THE TORMES-SIEGE OF SALAMANCA-CAPTURE-BATTLE OF SALAMANCA-GENERAL LEITH. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- 1812. -- ENTRY INTO MADRID-ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION-LIEUTENANT-COLONEL- FOR SALAMANCA-BURGOS-UNSUCCESSFUL SIEGE-TERRIBLE RETREAT-NEARLY DROWNED-DEATH OF HIS GRANDFATHER-LAMEGO-SURVEYING IN TRAS-OS-MONTES-ADVANCE OF THE ARMY OVER DOURO TO VITTORIA. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- 1813. -- BATTLE OF VITTORIA-BEFORE SAN SEBASTIAN-FAILURE OF ASSAULT-WANT OF ENGINEERING CARE-THE DESPATCH OF VITTORIA-BROTHER (LIEUTENANT-COLONEL HENRY GOMM) SEVERELY WOUNDED IN BATTLE OF PYRENEES-CAPTURE OF SAN SEBASTIAN-TOWN BURNT. -- CHAPTER XV. -- 1813-1814. -- DRIVING THE FRENCH OVER THE FRONTIER-DEATH OF MOREAU-NEARLY TAKEN PRISONER WHILE OUT FOR A RECONNAISSANCE AT BIARRITZ-WOUNDED-SEVERE FIGHTING, NIVE, NIVELLE, AND ST. PIERRE-ALLIES NEARING PARIS-INVESTMENT OF BAYONNE-LAST SORTIE-RAISING OF THE BOURBON WHITLIEUTENANT-COLONEL COLDSTREAM GUARDS. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- 1815. -- KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE BATH-NAPOLEON'S ESCAPE FROM ELBA-BRUSSELS-APPOINTED TO STAFF-QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL OF 5TH PICTON'S DIVISION-QUATRE BRAS-WATERLOO-DIARY OF THE CAMPAIGN AND MARCH TO PARIS-NOTE ON THE DIARY WRITTEN FIFTY YEARS AFTERWARDS-WATERLOO JOTFINIS. |
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Gomm G.C.B Field-Marshal Sir William Maynard
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Marshal Ney - Bravest Of The Brave
| Marshal Ney - Bravest Of The Brave |
| Autore | Atteridge Andrew Hilliard |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (291 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-47-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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Title page -- NOTE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- LIST OF MAPS -- CHAPTER I -- FIRST YEARS (1769-1794) -- Ney born in a year of great men-Family and birthplace-Education -Legal studies-Employed in the iron industry-Enlists in the hussars-First promotion to non-commissioned rank-A duel-Beginning of the Revolutionary Wars-Serves in campaign of Valmy-Promoted suSelected as his staff officer. -- CHAPTER II -- IN BELGIUM AND THE RHINELAND-NEY A BRIGADIER-GENERAL (1794-1798) -- Promoted major for brilliant conduct in the field-Generous treatment of Royalist prisoners-Siege of Maestricht-Capture of Austrian convoys-Promoted "chef-de-brigade" (colonel)-Partisan warfare -Surprise of Werneck's convoys-Siege of Mayence-Ney wounded -RAppointed to command a brigade of the " Army of England " at Amiens. -- CHAPTER III -- NEY, GENERAL OF DIVISION (1798-1799) -- Army of England" broken up-Command at Abbeville-Command at Homburg-War with Austria-Capture of Mannheim-Promoted to rank of General of Division-Siege of Philippsburg-Given command of Masséna's cavalry-Ney's instructions to his officers-Command under LecoNey's difficulties. -- CHAPTER IV -- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF ON THE RHINE (1799) -- Defeats of the Republican Armies-Ney's operations-Weak policy of Müller-Retirement of the Army of the Rhine-Loss of Mannheim-Müller recalled-Ney appointed to the temporary Command-in-Chief of the Army of the Rhine-Reorganizes the army-Re-crosses the river Lecourbe appointed Commander-in-chief of the Army of the Rhine. -- CHAPTER V -- THE BEGINNING OF THE YEARS OF VICTORY -- Return of Bonaparte from Egypt-News of the coup d'état of Brumaire-Lecourbe gives Ney the command of his advanced guard division-Ney's march on the Neckar-The Austrians reinforced-Lecourbe retires again across the Rhine-Ney's leave of absence-La Petite MaFighting near Sigmaringen and Biberach. -- CHAPTER VI.
MOREAU'S DANUBE CAMPAIGN-HOHENLINDEN (1800-1801) -- Connexion of Moreau's operations with Bonaparte's Italian campaign-Ney's victory on the Iller-News of Marengo-Austrian retreat from Ulm-Fighting along the Danube-Blockade of Ingoldstadt-Ney against Ney-Armistice-Ney returns to La Petite Malgrange on leave Ney returns to La Petite Malgrange. -- CHAPTER VII -- NEY MEETS BONAPARTE-MARRIAGE-MISSION TO SWITZERLAND (1801-1804) -- A long holiday-Visit to Paris-Presented to the First Consul Bonaparte -Appointed Inspector-General of Cavalry-Project of serving in San Domingo-Gives up the idea-Courtship and marriage-Mission to Switzerland-Directs the French intervention-Disarms the ConRecalled to take command of an Army Corps in the Camp of Boulogne. -- CHAPTER VIII -- THE CAMP OF BOULOGNE-THE COMING OF THE EMPIRE (1804-1805) -- Ney's last meeting with Moreau-The Camp of Boulogne-Ney in command of the 6th Corps at Montreuil-Life in the camps-Madame Ney at Montreuil - A scare-Royalist conspiracies - Proclamation of the Empire-Ney a Marshal of France-Napoleon at Boulogne-Ney in ParThe "Army of England" becomes the "Grand Army" and marches against Austria. -- CHAPTER IX -- THE CAMPAIGN OF ULM AND AUSTERLITZ (1805) -- The new coalition-Mack's advance to Ulm-Napoleon's plans-March of the Grand Army across the Rhine-Details of Ney's corps-Advance on Ulm-Ney's victory at Gunzburg-Dispute with Murat -Mack's success at Haslach-Ney's victory at Elchingen-Given the title of DThe peace of Pressburg. -- CHAPTER X -- JENA, EYLAU, AND FRIEDLAND (1806-1807) -- War with Prussia-Details of Ney's command-Outline of the campaign -March of Ney's corps-His characteristics as a commander-Loose methods of staff service in the Grand Army-Jena-Ney sent to support Murat in the pursuit-Capture of Erfurt-Siege and surrenderTreaty of Tilsit. -- CHAPTER XI. Honours paid to Ney by Louis XVIII-Peer of France-Errors of the reactionary Royalists-Ney offended at the treatment of his wife at court-Retires to Coudreaux-Suddenly ordered in March, 1815, to go to Besançon and take command there-Arrives in Paris-Hears Meeting with Napoleon. -- CHAPTER XVII -- THE HUNDRED DAYS-QUATRE BRAS AND WATERLOO (1815) -- Ney " no longer the same man "-Napoleon's distrust-Tour of inspection-Return to Paris-Unfortunate speech to Napoleon-Left unemployed-Retires to Coudreaux-Present at the Champ de Mai-Made a member of the Chamber of Peers-Discouraging meeting with the EmperEnd of the battle. -- CHAPTER XVIII -- AFTER WATERLOO-THE COURT MARTIAL AND THE TRIAL BEFORE THE PEERS (1815) -- Flight from Waterloo-Reaches Paris-Interview with Fouché-Speech in the Chamber of Peers-Menacing proclamation of Louis XVIII-The Convention of Paris-Preparations for flight to New Orleans-Goes to Lyons-Then St. Alban-Ney on the list of the proscribed-TakeNey found guilty of treason and condemned to death. -- CHAPTER XIX -- THE TRAGEDY OF THE LUXEMBOURG (1815) -- Ney and his counsel in his prison room in the Luxembourg-Farewells-How Ney spent his last evening-News of the judgment spreads through Paris about midnight-Madame Ney hears of it-Efforts to see her husband-Ney awakened in the night to hear his sentence-ArThe national "act of reparation " to his memory. |
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The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. Vol. I
| The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. Vol. I |
| Autore | Lejeune Général de Brigade, Baron Louis-François |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (189 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
BellMrs Arthur
MauriceMajor-General Sir John Frederick |
| Collana | The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. |
| ISBN | 1-908692-11-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER I -- EARLIEST RECOLLECTIONS -- CHAPTER II -- THE CAMPAIGNS IN HOLLAND AND ON THE RHINE WITH THE BATTLE OF MARENGO -- CHAPTER III -- AUSTERLITZ AND JENA -- CHAPTER IV -- EYLAU-KING GUSTAVUS IV.-DANZIG-COLBERG-FRIEDLAND-TILSIT -- CHAPTER V -- FROM POLAND TO SPAIN-BURGOS-VOYAGE TO HAMBURG-THE SOMO-SIERRA-MADRID -- CHAPTER VI -- THE GUADARRAMAS -BENAVENTE -ASTORGA-VALLADOLID -- CHAPTER VII -- SIEGE AND TAKING OF SARAGOSSA -- CHAPTER VIII -- THE WAR IN AUSTRIA IN 1809-BATTLES OF ABENSBERG, LANDSHUT, AND ECKMÜHL-RATISBON-EBERSBERG -- CHAPTER IX -- THE TAKING OF VIENNA-ESSLING -- CHAPTER X -- WAGRAM-ZNAIM-KLAGENFURTH. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot |
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The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. Vol. II
| The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. Vol. II |
| Autore | Lejeune Général de Brigade, Baron Louis-François |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (164 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BellMrs Arthur |
| Collana | The Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot. |
| ISBN | 1-908692-13-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page -- CHAPTER I -- RETURN TO VIENNA-CRACOW-THE REVIEW-RETURN TO PARIS-THE DIVORCE-DECEMBER 31, 1809 -- CHAPTER II -- MISSION CONFIDED TO ME BY THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON -GENERAL DORSENNE AT BURGOS-KING JOSEPH AT MADRID-GRENADA-CORDOVA -SEVILLE-THE BAT-TLE OF CHICLANA, OPPOSITE CADIZ-MARSHAL VICTOR AT SANTA MARIA-MARSHAL SOULT AT SEVILLE -- CHAPTER III -- I AM TAKEN PRISONER AND ALL BUT HANGED -- CHAPTER IV -- MY STAY AT FORTON-I LEAVE ASHBY-I ARRIVE AT BOULOGNE-PRINCE BERTHIER -- CHAPTER V -- PASSAGE OF THE NIEMEN-WITEBSK -POLOTSK- SMOLENSK-WIASMA -- CHAPTER VI -- BATTLE OF THE MOSKWA -MOSCOW-BEGINNING OF OUR RETREAT-BATTLE OF MALO-JAROSLAVITZ -- CHAPTER VII -- VIASMA-KRASNOE-THE BERESINA DISASTER-THE EMPEROR LEAVES THE ARMY-WILNA -- CHAPTER VIII -- THE ARRIVAL OF THE EMPEROR AT PARIS-THE CAMPAIGN OF 1813-LUTZEN-BAUTZEN-THE ARMISTICE, DRESDEN -KULM, LEIPZIG-HANAU-MY RETURN TO PARIS. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-Camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot |
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Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During The Peninsular War. Vol I.
| Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During The Peninsular War. Vol I. |
| Autore | Cole John William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (161 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| Collana | Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During The Peninsular War. |
| ISBN | 1-908692-22-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- PREFACE. -- No. I. - SIR JOHN MOORE. -- No. II - SIR DAVID BAIRD. -- No. III. - THE MARQUESS OF ANGLESEY. -- No. IV. - SIR EDWARD PAGET. -- No. V. - LORD BERESFORD. -- No. VI. - MAJOR-GENERAL ROBERT CRAUFURD. -- No. VII. - SIR G. LOWRY COLE. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During The Peninsular War. |
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