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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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Il campo di battaglia di Waterloo / di Walter Scott
| Il campo di battaglia di Waterloo / di Walter Scott |
| Autore | Scott, Walter |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Napoli] : [s.n.], [183.?] |
| Descrizione fisica | 34 p. ; 14 cm |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Soggetto topico | Battaglia di Waterloo |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ita |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991004353137607536 |
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Scott, Walter
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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
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| 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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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 |
| Nota di contenuto |
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. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Journal of the Waterloo Campaign |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164254703321 |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) Vol. II
| Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) Vol. II |
| Autore | Mercer General Alexander Cavalié |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (132 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| Collana | Journal of the Waterloo Campaign (kept throughout the campaign of 1815) |
| ISBN | 1-908692-33-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CHAPTER XV. -- Passage of the Army-The Road blocked up - Preparing to Bivouac-The Nassauers-The White Flag-Reception at Forêt - The Peasantry -Village of Montay-Ordered to Return-A Night Alarm-A Halt-Visit to Cateau-Our Allies Plundering-The German Bocks-Wretched. Fare-Return to Forêt-Female Costumes-Louis XVIII.-Again on the Move-Difficulties of our March-Aspect of the Country-Lose our Way-Our Destination at Last-Rejoin the Main Army-Caulaincourt's Country House-Comfortable Quarters-A Warm Welcome-Our Sleepin -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Passage of the Somme-Indifference of the Natives-Our Quarters-French Deserters-A French Chaussée-Mortemer and its Miseries-Improved Aspect of the Country-First Traces of the Prussians-Prussian Revenge-A Deputation-Valley of the Oise-Its Scenery-Our March unopposed-Preparation to Bivouac-Again in Advance-Beauty of the Scenery at Verneuil-Our Bivouac-Plundering-Senlis-Feelings of the Population-Prussian Lancers-Devastation by the Prussians-Chenevire-Our Night-Quarters, -- CHAPTER XVII. -- The Cumberland Hussars-Warlike Rumours-Expectation and Excitement-A Quiet Morning-Orders to Advance-We come on the Enemy-Our Dilemma-In Sight of Montmartre -First Glimpse of Paris - Prussian Devastations again-Comfortless Bivouac-Progress of the Prussians-A Halt-Davoust's Country Seat-Devastation in it-Destruction of the Library-Churlishness of our Allies-Rumours of Peace-St Denis-An Excursion-Aspect of the Country-Revolting Destruction-The Destroyers at Work-Visitors for Paris-Inconstancy of th -- CHAPTER XVIII.
On the March-The Seine-Beauty of the Country-Passage of the Seine-Colombes-Drawbacks-My Quarters-The Garden and Grounds-View from any Window-My Chateau-Its Furnishings-State of our Horses-An Excursion-The Country round Paris-View of Paris-A Wet Day-My Landlord-Country Pleasures-My Occupations-Our Fare -A Fracas - Our Brunswickers Mutinous - Their Complaints-My Answer to them-Harvesting-French Peasantry-The Women-Food of the Peasantry-Inn Signs-A Lady of the Old Régime-A Ride to Paris-The Seine a -- CHAPTER XIX. -- Our Major Domo-Inspection of Troops-Prospect of Change-Prussian Bivouac-The Louvre - The Venus de Medici-The Laocoon and the Apollo-The Paintings-The Tuileries The Gardens-The Palais Royal-Habitués of the Palais Road to Malmaison-Malmaison-A Panic-A Farmhouse Versailles-Sevres and St Cloud-Hôtel Dieu and Nôtre Dame-The Invalides-Models of Fortresses-A Sunday, -- CHAPTER XX. -- My New Quarters-Their Desolate Aspect-First Night in them-Change of Abode-My New Residence-Ma'amselle Rose-. A She-Dragon-Our Fare-The Villagers-The Maire and his Complaints-More Grievances-The Postmaster of St Denis-Insolence of the Villagers-The Allied Sovereigns -A Review - Difficulties - Order from Headquarters-A Complaint-A Visitor-Rascalities - The French Police-Pertinacity of my Persecutor-Church Reopened-Sunday in France-Review of Prussians-A Scene-A Craven-Our Artillery-Positions of Tro -- CHAPTER XXI. -- Sisters of Charity-New Messroom-A House-warming - The Bond Street of Paris-The Boulevards-Their Frequenters Street-Beggars - Street-Vendors - Street-Scenes - News-Rooms-Open-Air Loungers - An Exquisite - A Parisian Restaurant-Waiters-Parisian Cookery-Paris by Night -Torment of Flies-Amicable Relations-The Peasantry-Again at Paris-A Russian Equipage-A Picturesque Coachman-A Russian Boy-Russian Soldiers-The Austrians -- CHAPTER XXII. My First Ride to Paris-The Aristocratic Quarters-Different Quarters of the City-Differences in these -The Boulevards The Quays-The Squares of London and Paris-An Excursion-Again in Paris-Numbering the Streets-The Jardin des Plantes-The Menagerie-The Hothouses-Released from Arrest - An Unfortunate Accident - A Comrade's Quarters - Cabriolet-Drivers - The Fountains - A StreetLecturer-Itinerant Violinist-A Suicide-The Change of Dynasty-The Luxembourg-The Chamber of Peers-The Poultry and Flower Mark -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Admiral Rosily's Villa-The Duke and the 5th Division-Views in the Neighbourhood-Our Patron Saint-Village Amusements-The Fauigny Affair-M. Fauigny and the Duke-Injustice of the Duke-Indifference as to Dress-A General Order-An Affray-Russian Review-The Allied Sovereigns-The Russian Artillery-The Artillery Horses-Leave of Absence at last-Regrets at Leaving-My Portmanteau Departure-Our Journey-We take the Wrong Road-At Amiens-The Hôtel d'Angleterre-A Caravan Journey-A Cabriolet-A John Bull Astray-Mo -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- Our Fellow-Passengers-From Dover to Calais-For Paris once more-Montreuil again-Abbeville and its Cathedral-A Bridal Party-Hotel at Breteuil-A Race-Arrival at Clermont-The Stables at Chantilly-Our Old Quarters at Stain-Attempts at Comfort-A Dreary Winter-Our Occupations-Outbreaks of Fire-Preparations for Departure-Preparations for a Start - Leave-Takings - Our Quarters at Beaumont-Noailles and Beauvais-A Scene with our Hostess-The Theatre at Beauvais-Major Dyas-A Cheerless Day's March- Grandvilli. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Journal of the Waterloo Campaign |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164254603321 |
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Mercer General Alexander Cavalié
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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Napoleone a Mosca / Anka Muhlstein
| Napoleone a Mosca / Anka Muhlstein |
| Autore | MUHLSTEIN, Anka |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Milano, : B. Mondadori, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | 267 p., [2] carte di tav. : ill. ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Collana | La storia narrata |
| Soggetto topico | Guerre napoleoniche. 1801-1815 |
| ISBN | 978-88-6159-139-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ita |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-990003274210203316 |
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MUHLSTEIN, Anka
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| Milano, : B. Mondadori, 2008 | ||
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Sketch of the Field Service of the Rifle Brigade
| Sketch of the Field Service of the Rifle Brigade |
| Autore | Leach C.B Lt.-Colonel Jonathan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (16 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Soggetto topico | Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-53-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- PREFACE. -- SKETCH,ETC. ETC. |
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Leach C.B Lt.-Colonel Jonathan
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2010 | ||
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The History of the Waterloo Campaign
| The History of the Waterloo Campaign |
| Autore | Siborne H.T |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Frontline Books |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 p.) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Collana | The Napoleonic Library |
| Soggetto topico | Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 |
| ISBN | 1-84832-963-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910136838603321 |
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Siborne H.T
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A Voice From Waterloo - A History Of The Battle Fought On The 18th June 1815
| A Voice From Waterloo - A History Of The Battle Fought On The 18th June 1815 |
| Autore | Cotton Sergeant-Major Edward |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (244 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-85-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title page -- CHAPTER I. -- Napoleon leaves Elba -- lands in France.-Louis XVIII quits Paris.-Napoleon, joined by the army, arrives in Paris.-Hostile declaration of the great powers of Europe, against Napoleon, which he treats with contempt, and prepares for war.-Prance soon appears aObservations. -- CHAPTER II. -- Colonel Gordon's patrol discovers the Prussians are retreating upon Wavre.-The allied army ordered to retire upon Waterloo.-The Duke writes to Blücher.-Retreat commenced, followed by the enemy.-Skirmishing.-Pressed by the lancers, who are charged by the 7The Emperor passes along his lines -- his troops exhibit unbounded enthusiasm -- his confidence of victory. -- CHAPTER III. -- The Duke at Hougoumont, makes a slight change, returns to the ridge.-Battle commences at Hougoumont: Jérôme's columns put in motion, drew the fire of our battery upon them, to which theirs replied.-Close fighting at Hougoumont.-Our left menaced by the eneHeroism of lord Uxbridge. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Hougoumont reinforced, the enemy driven back.-The enemy's cavalry charge, and are driven off.-Struggle in the orchard continued.-Advance of a column of French infantry, who suffer and are checked by the terrific fire of our battery.-Napoleon directs his hNapoleon's snappish reply to Ney's demand. -- CHAPTER V. -- The Prussians approach Planchenois.-Lobau falls back.-Prussian round-shot fall at La Belle-Alliance.-The young guard sent to Planchenois.-Blücher informed of Thielmann's corps left at Wavre being vigorously attacked.-Desperate struggle at Planchenois, whiGeneral Foy's eulogium on our infantry. -- CHAPTER VI.
La Haye-Sainte strengthened by the enemy, who drive our riflemen from the knoll and sandpit, and throw a crashing fire upon our front troops, who return it with vigour.-The enemy push forward, between La Haye-Sainte and our position, some guns that fire gThe Nassau-men and Brunswickers give way in confusion -- Wellington gallops up, and aided by Vivian, Kielmansegge and other officers, puts all right again. -- CHAPTER VII. -- Napoleon advances his Imperial guards -- gives them up to Ney.-The Emperor addresses them for the last time.-Blücher's guns blazing away, the enemy replies.-Napoleon circulates a false report.-The French guards about to attack men who, like themselves, had General disposition of the Prussian and French army. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- As the Imperial guards retired in the greatest disorder, their retreat caused a panic throughout the French army.-The Prussians being relieved from the pressure of the enemy's right en potence, their operations begin to take effect.-Wellington observing tObservations. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Morning after the battle.-Extraordinary and distressing appearance of the field.-Solicitude for the wounded.-The Duke goes back to Brussels to consult the authorities and soothe the extreme excitement.-Humane conduct of all classes towards the wounded.-ThReflections. -- CHAPTER X. -- English, Prussian and French official accounts of the battle.-Marshal Grouchy's report of the battle of Wavre.-Returns of the different armies.-Position of the allied artillery.-Artillery, etc., taken at Waterloo.-Questions connected with the campaign: WeThe Duke's resolution concerning these troops. -- CHAPTER XI. Napoleon's plans of campaign.-His letter to Ney, and proclamation to the Belgians.-His sanguine expectations, and utter disappointment.-Opinions of French authors on the circumstance of Napoleon's not reaching Brussels.-Their inconsistencies.-Desire of NaNey's testimony in the Chamber of Peers. -- APPENDIX. -- No. I. -- No. II. -- No. III. -- No. IV. -- No. V. -- No. VI. -- No. VII. |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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Waterloo / / Alan I. Forrest
| Waterloo / / Alan I. Forrest |
| Autore | Forrest Alan I |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Oxford University Press Incorporated, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 220 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 940.2742 |
| Collana | Great battles Waterloo |
| Soggetto topico |
Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
Regions & Countries - Europe History & Archaeology France |
| ISBN | 0-19-164030-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction From Vienna to Waterloo The Waterloo Campaign First Responses to Waterloo Military Memoirs and Communicative Memory Wellington and British Memory of Waterloo France, Waterloo, and the Napoleonic Legend Waterloo in German and Dutch Memory Postscript |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814312203321 |
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| New York : , : Oxford University Press Incorporated, , 2015 | ||
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