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"The Centurions Vs The Hydra"
| "The Centurions Vs The Hydra" |
| Autore | Gennequin Major Philippe H |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (126 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-78289-432-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION -- Background -- Definitions and Research Questions -- Significance -- Assumptions -- Books Review and Assessment -- Limitations -- Delimitations -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 2 - THE FIRST CLOUDS OF A GROWING STORM -- An Exhausted Monarchy -- An Economic and Financial Crisis -- A Fragmented Society -- The Regeneration Policy, a Geopolitical Gambit? -- The Clash of Ideologies: Enlightenment versus Obscurantism -- A Complex Insurgency: The Peasant, the Greek Infant, and the Brigand -- The Insurgents' Tactics -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 3 - SUCHET VS THE HYDRA -- Marshall Suchet as a Man and as an Officer -- The Province of Aragon -- Reshaping an Efficient Military Tool -- Counter-Guerrilla Methodology and Tactics -- Economic Development and Counterinsurgency -- Administration Management and Counterinsurgency -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 4 - SOULT VS THE HYDRA -- Marshall Soult's Personal Background -- The Province of Andalusia -- The Military Instrument of Power in Counter-Guerrilla Warfare -- The Administrative Tool of Pacification -- Economic Issues and Counterinsurgency -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 5 - THE SUCCESS OF A NASCENT DOCTRINE? -- Case-Studies Comparison. -- Significance and Measures of Success -- Common Practices -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 6 - A BRIDGE TO THE COLONIAL WARS? -- Factors of Success -- French Counterinsurgency Problems -- Spain, the Craddle of the Africains -- GLOSSARY -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- APPENDIX A - MAPS -- APPENDIX B - GUERRILLA WARFARE, THEORETICAL APPROACH -- APPENDIX C - III CORPS, ORDER OF BATTLE -- APPENDIX D - ILLUSTRATIONS -- APPENDIX E - SUCHET'S OFFICIAL NOMINATION AS GOVERNOR OF ARAGON -- APPENDIX F - FRENCH PROPAGANDA -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Books -- Thesis -- Periodicals/Journals/Reviews -- Internet Sources. |
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| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910163175403321 |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 | ||
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1815 - Waterloo [Illustrated Edition]
| 1815 - Waterloo [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Houssaye Henry |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WillisS. R |
| ISBN | 1-908902-52-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- WATERLOO. -- BOOK ONE - ENTRANCE INTO CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER I.- THE LAST ARMY OF THE EMPIRE. -- I.- The transition from a peace to a war footing.-Recall of the men on leave of absence.-Mobilization of the National Guard.- The conscription of 1815. -- II. - The armament and clothing.-Supplies.-The fortresses.-The war budget. -- III - First and second distributions of the troops into army corps.-Strength of the first army and the auxiliary army on June 15, 1815 -- IV. - Removals and promotions. -- V. - The command: The Marshals of France. -- VI. - The command: The Chief of Staff. -- VII. - The command: The Generals. -- VIII. - The spirit of the Army. -- CHAPTER II. - THE PLANS OF CAMPAIGN. -- I. - Idea of an invasion of Belgium in the first days of April. -- II. - The Allies' plan of campaign. -- III. - Napoleon's plan of campaign. -- IV. - Concentration of the French Army (June 8-14).-Arrival of the Emperor at Beaumont.-Strength and positions of the armies on June 14th. -- CHAPTER III. - FIRST COMBATS. -- I. - Passage of the Belgian frontier (June 15th). - The desertion of General Bourmont. -- II. - Capture of Charleroi. -- III. - Interview between Napoleon and Ney. - Combat of Gilly on the right wing. -- IV. - The operations of Ney. - Combat of Gosselies. - Combat of Frasnes. - Quatre-Bras. -- BOOK TWO. - LIGNY AND QUATRE-BRAS. -- CHAPTER I. - THE MORNING OF JUNE 16TH. -- I. - The plans and orders of Napoleon (from five to eight o'clock). -- II. - The departure of Napoleon for Fleurus (half-past nine). -- III. - Concentration of the Prussian Army to the north of the Ligny.- Inactivity of the English Army during the day of June 15th,- The ball of the Duchess of Richmond (night of June 15th-16th).
IV. - Arrival of Wellington at Quatre-Bras (June 16th, ten o'clock).- Interview between Wellington and Blücher at the mill of Bussy, near Ligny (one o'clock in the afternoon). -- CHAPTER II. - BATTLE OF LIGNY. -- I. - The field of battle.-Dispositions of Blücher and Napoleon. -- II. - From three o'clock until four: Attacks of Saint-Amand by Vandamme and of Ligny by Gérard. -- III. - From four o'clock until half-past seven: Counter-attack of Blücher.-Appearance of a supposed column of the enemy upon the flank of the French Army.-Demonstration of Grouchy against the Prussian left.-Stubborn fight in Saint-Amand and Ligny. -- IV. - From half-past seven o'clock until half-past nine: Final assault. -Capture of Ligny.-Combats on the hills.-Retreat of the Prussians. -- CHAPTER III. - THE BATTLE OF QUATRE-BRAS. -- I. - Inaction of Marshal Ney during the morning of June 16th.- Reiterated orders of the Emperor. -- II. - Attack of Quatre-Bras by the corps of Reille (two o'clock in the afternoon).-Return of Wellington to Quatre-Bras and arrival of the first English reinforcements (three o'clock).-Death of the Duke of Brunswick (half-past four o'clock). -- III. - False movement of Count d'Erlon. -- IV. - The charge of Kellermann's cuirassiers (six o'clock).-Offensive movement of Wellington (seven o'clock).-The French driven back into their first positions (from eight to nine o'clock). -- CHAPTER IV. - THE RETREAT OF THE PRUSSIAN ARMY. -- I. - The first plans of Napoleon for the day of June 17th. -- II. - The orders of the Emperor to Grouchy (between eleven and half-past eleven o'clock). -- III. - Retreat of the Prussian Army on Wavre. -- IV. - Movements of Pajol and Exelmans towards Namur and Gembloux in pursuit of the Prussian columns. -- V. - March of the army of Grouchy.-Bivouac at Gembloux.-Letter of Grouchy to the Emperor (ten o'clock in the evening). CHAPTER V. - THE RETREAT OF THE ENGLISH ARMY. -- I. - Exchange of despatches between Blücher and Wellington (morning of June 17th).-Retreat of the English Army (ten o'clock). -- II. - Arrival of Napoleon at Quatre-Bras, still occupied by the English cavalry (two o'clock). -- III. - Vigorous pursuit of the English rear guard by Napoleon in person -Combat of Genappe.-Cannonade of Mont Saint-Jean (seven o'clock). -- IV. - The night bivouac. -- V. - Uncertainties of Napoleon.-Letter from Blücher to Wellington. -Orders of Napoleon (night of June 17th-18th). -- BOOK THREE. - WATERLOO. -- CHAPTER I. - BLÜCHER AND GROUCHY. -- I. - Dispositions and movements of the Prussian Army on the morning of June 18th.-Departure from Wavre of Field Marshal Blücher (eleven o'clock). -- II. - Dispositions of Grouchy. -- III. - Discussion between Gérard and Grouchy at Walhain (noon). -- CHAPTER II. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - Morning. -- I. - Topography of the field of battle. -- II. - Positions of the Anglo-Dutch Army. -- III. - Luncheon of Napoleon at Caillou.-Letter to Grouchy. -- IV. - The last review (ten o'clock).-Order of battle of the French Army.-Disposition of Napoleon for the attack (eleven o'clock). -- CHAPTER III. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - From Half-past Eleven to Three o'clock. -- I. - Attack of Hougoumont by Jérôme Bonaparte's division of Reille's corps. -- II. - Appearance of Bülow's corps upon the heights of Chapelle Saint Lambert.-New despatch of Napoleon to Grouchy. -- III. - Attack of La Have Sainte and of the plateau of Mont Saint-Jean by the corps of Count d'Erlon. -- IV. - Counter-attack of the English of Picton.-Charge of the Horse Guards of Somerset.-Mishap of the cuirassiers in the hollow road. V. - Charge of the dragoons of Ponsonby.-Rout of d'Erlon's infantry -Counter-charge of the lancers of Jacquinot and the cuirassiers of Farine.-Burning of Hougoumont. -- CHAPTER IV. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. -From Three o'clock until Seven. -- I. - Second attack of La Haye Sainte.-The order from Ney to Milhaud. -- II. - First and second charges of the cuirassiers of Milhaud and of the light cavalry of the Guard.-Order from the Emperor to the cuirassiers of Kellermann and to the cavalry of Guyot. -- III. - Entrance into line of Bülow's corps.-Lobau's defence.-Capture and recapture of Plancenoit. -- IV. - Third and fourth charges of the cuirassiers of Milhaud, supported by those of Kellermann, the dragoons, and horse grenadiers of the Guard. -- V. - General attack of the plateau by the infantry of Reille and d'Erlon and by the debris of the cavalry.-Capture of La Haye Sainte. -The English line shaken.-New combats at Plancenoit. -- CHAPTER V. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - From Seven to Nine o'clock. -- I. - Dispositions for the final attack.-Strengthening of the English line.-Approach of Ziethen's corps. -- II. - Assault of the plateau of Mont Saint-Jean by the Middle Guard. -- III. - "The Guard recoils!"-General advance of the English Array.- Irruption of the Prussians of Ziethen.-The panic. -- IV. - The squares of Christiani, Roguet, and Cambronne. -- V. - Arrival of Pirch's corps to the support of Bülow.-Butchery in Plancenoit.-The mêlée on the plateau of La Belle Alliance.- The last squares of the Old Guard. -- CHAPTER VI. - THE ROUT. -- I. - Meeting of Wellington and Blücher in front of La Belle Alliance (quarter-past nine).-The rout of the French. -- II. - Attempt at resistance in Genappe (eleven o'clock). -- III. - Pursuit of the Prussian cavalry (night of June 18th-19th). IV. - Halt of the Emperor at Quatre-Bras.-The Army passes the Sambre at Charleroi (morning of June 20th). -- V. - Retreat on Laon.-Departure of the Emperor for Paris (June 20th). -- CHAPTER VII. - THE COMBATS OF WAVRE AND THE RETREAT OF GROUCHY. -- I. - March of Grouchy on Wavre.-Combat of La Baraque.-Attack, of Wavre (afternoon of June 18th). -- II. - The second despatch of Soult.-New assaults against Wavre and Bierges.-Passage of the Dyle at Limale and night combat. -- III. - Renewal of the combat and defeat of Thielmann (morning of June 19th).-News of the disaster (half-past ten in the morning).-Retreat of Grouchy (afternoon and evening of June 19th). -- IV. - Combats of La Falise and Boquet (morning of June 20th).-Defense of Namur (from three to nine in the evening).-Rallying at Givet of the army of Grouchy (June 21st) -- CHAPTER VII. - THE CAMPAIGN OF 1815. -- I. - The operations of June 15th.-The battles of Ligny and Quatre-Bras. -- II. - The error of Napoleon. -- III. - Marshal Grouchy. -- IV. - Waterloo. -- MAPS -- I - Invasion of Italy in 1815 By Murat -- II - Napoleon's Planned Invasion of Belgium -- III - Outline Map of the 1815 Campaign -- IV - Outline Map of the 1815 Campaign -- V - Battle of Ligny - 16th June 1815 -- VI - Map showing positions at Ligny and Quatre Bras -- VII - Detail of Village of Ligny and Surrounding Hamlets -- VIII - Battle of Quatre Bras - 16th June 1815 -- IX - Battle of Waterloo - 18th June 1815 -- X - Battle of Waterloo - 18th June 1815 -- XI - Ground-Plan of the Farm of La Haye Sainte -- XII - Formation of the Third Division at Waterloo -- XIII - Plan of Hougoumont -- XIV - Invasion of France by the Allies 1815 -- ILLUSTRATIONS - Personalities -- I - Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley - 1st Duke of Wellington -- II - Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton -- III - Major-General Peregrine Maitland. IV - Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge. |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. I
| Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. I |
| Autore | Grattan Lt.-Colonel William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (198 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Collana | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| ISBN | 1-908692-74-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CHAPTER I. -- The Author leaves the depôt at Chelmsford, and proceeds to join his regiment in Portugal-The Samaritan-Arrival at Lisbon -Measures adopted by Marshal Junot-A night's rest-Portuguese barbers-Priest Fernando and Major Murphy-March to Aldea Gallega-First sight of the Connaught Rangers. -- CHAPTER II. -- Head-quarters of the 88th Regiment--Its losses from sickness-Unhealthy state of the country-Signal defeat of the Spaniards by the French-The British army leaves the Alemtejo-General Picton takes the command of the third division-Remarks on the general's cThe Connaught Boy and the goat. -- CHAPTER III. -- Inefficiency of the Spanish generals-The British force-Lord Wellington and the Portuguese regency-Preparations for invading Portugal-French force in the Peninsula-Lines of Torres Vedras-Their extreme importance-Summary of the results of British valour-ClaDescription of the Lines of Torres Vedras. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Movements of the French-Expectation of the English army evacuating Portugal-The French under Marshal Ney lay siege to Ciudad Rodrigo-Firmness of Lord Wellington in refusing assistance to the garrison-Assault on the fortress-Its surrender-French force undeRashness of General Crawford. -- CHAPTER V. -- Marshal Massena and his military arrangements-Lord Wellington and the Portuguese government-Disproportion of the British forces to the French-Judicious conduct of Lord Wellington -Anecdote of General Napier-Lord Wellington obliged to give battle- Relative positions of the French and English armies previous to the battle of Busaco. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Battle of Busaco-Remarks upon the battle-Conflicting statements of different writers-Adventure of Captain Seton-Alcobaca-Remarks on the battle. -- CHAPTER VII.
Occupation of the Lines of Torres Vedras-An Irish interpreter -Death of the Marquis de la Romana-Retreat of Massena's army from Portugal-Indulgence of Lord Wellington-The oldest subaltern in the world. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Excesses of the French during their retreat-Battle of Fuentes d'Onore-Sir E. Pakenham, Colonel Wallace, and the 88th Regiment. -- CHAPTER IX. -- State of the town of Fuentes d'Onore after the battle-The wounded-News of General Graham's victory over Marshal Victor-General Brennier's escape from Almeida-Booty-The field of battle. -- CHAPTER X. -- Guerilla warfare -- its true character-General Beresford detached to the Alemtejo with the second division-The 13th Light Dragoons charge the cavalry of General Latour Maubourg-Olivenza surrenders-Frenchmen and Irishmen on a march-English regiments-Colonel Taking a rise. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Second siege of Badajoz-A reconnoissance-Death of Captain Patten-Attacks on Fort St. Christoval-Their failure-Causes of their failure-Gallant conduct of Ensign Dyas, 51st Regiment-His promotion by the Duke of York. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Affair of El Bodon-Gallant conduct of the 5th and 77th Regiments-Narrow escape of the 88th from being made prisoners -Picton's conduct on the retreat of Guinaldo. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- Retreat of the French army-Bombast of the French generals-Vultures on the field of battle-The Light Division and Private theatricals-Major Leckie and the musician-Privations -The Connaught Rangers and the sheep-Deficient kits-Military movements-Attack on a French division. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Officers and serjeants-Fairfield and his bad habit-Regimental mechanism-Impolitic familiarity-Third division at the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo-Lieutenant D'Arey and Ody Brophy-The Irish pilot. -- CHAPTER XV. Spanish village accommodations-Progress of the siege-Picton's address to the Connaught Rangers in front of the breach-Lieutenant William Mackie and the forlorn-hope. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Storm of Ciudad Rodrigo, gallant conduct of three soldiers of the 88th-Desperate struggle and capture of a gun-Combat between Lieutenant Faris and the French Grenadier-A Connaught Ranger transformed into a sweep Anecdote of Captain Robert Hardyman of the Excesses of the soldiers. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Results of the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo-Lieutenant Gurwood and Lieutenant Mackie-Anecdote of Lieutenant Flack, 88th Regiment-His wound-Sale of the plunder-Army rest in cantonments. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- Preparations against Badajoz-Description of this fortress-Its investment-Line of circumvallation formed in the night-Sortie of the garrison repulsed-Destructive fire of the besieged -Dreadful explosion from a shell-Indifference-Deaths of Captain MulcasterThe divisions of the British army. -- CHAPTER XIX. -- `State of the enemy's fort La Picurina from our fire-Attempt to storm it-Desperate defence of the garrison-It is carried by assault-Preparations for the grand attack-Frightful difficulties of the enterprise-The attack and defence-Slaughter of the besiegerBadajoz taken. -- APPENDIX. -- No. I The Battle of Busaco and the Third Division -- No. II. Reply to "Observations on some Passages in the Life of Sir Thomas Picton. -- No. III. To the Editor of the United Service Journal. -- No. IV. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164252403321 |
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Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. II
| Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. II |
| Autore | Grattan Lt.-Colonel William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Collana | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| ISBN | 1-908692-75-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME II. -- CHAPTER I. -- The sacking of Badajoz-Neglect of the wounded-Spaniards and their plunderers-Disgraceful occurrences-Calamities of War-Fine sayings of the Duke of Wellington-Extent of plunder-Martin of Galway, and his servant-Paddy Aisy's opinion of the Duke-The French consider the capture of Badajoz a mystery. -- CHAPTER II. -- Departure from Badajoz-The wounded left to the protection of Spanish soldiers-Subsequently removed to Elvas-Capture of forts on the Tagus-The author leaves Elvas to join the army-Spaniards and Portuguese-Rodrigo re-visited-A Spanish ball-Movements of MarsAmicable enemies. -- CHAPTER III. -- State of the opposing armies, previously to the Battle of Salamanca - Preliminary movements - Nelson at Trafalgar-Pakenham's division-The Duke of Ragusa's false movement-Pakenham engaged with the enemy's left-Defeats the division under General Thornier-ReComplete defeat of the French army. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Importance of the Battle of Salamanca-Consequences of defeat-Gallantry of Captain Robert Nickle-Pursuit of the defeated Army of Marshal Marmont-French Infantry in square broken and destroyed by Cavalry-March on Madrid-Frolics at St. Ildefonso-Sudden attacDisgraceful conduct of the Portuguese Dragoons. -- CHAPTER V. -- The British army approach Madrid-Enthusiastic welcome-. Preparations to carry by assault the Fortress of La Chine-It surrenders-Description of Madrid-The Puerto del Sol-The Prado-Unsociability of English officers-Seizure of a Spanish priest-Proved to be aHis execution by the garrotte. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Arrests at Madrid-Advantages of speaking French-Seizure of Don Saturio de Padilla by the police-The author effects his liberation-Bulls and bull fights-A bull day at Madrid -Lord Wellington in the Plaza de los Toros-A courageous bull. -- CHAPTER VII.
The entertainments of the Plaza de los Toros continued-A cowardly bull- Private theatricals-Frederick Meade--,-Horrors of amputation-Lord Wellington leaves Madrid-Qualities of French and English soldiers-The retreat from Burgos-Evacuation of the capital-Disasters of the retreat. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Sufferings of the army on the Retreat-Jokes of the Connaught Rangers-Letter of Lord Wellington-The Junior Officers-Costume of the Author during the Retreat-An unusual enjoyment-Lord Wellington's censure on Officers of Regiments. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Shocking effects of excess in eating-The neighbourhood of Moimenta de Beira-Wolves--The author employed to cater for his regiment on St- Patrick's day-le attacked by wolves on his return-Measure for measure-The priest and his plate. -- CHAPTER X. -- Priests carousing-San Carlos gambling house at Lisbon-Cocking the card-The author quits the Peninsula-Arrival at Spithead--Visit to Vauxhall Gardens-The lobster feast-The priest of St. Omers-Pay of French priests-Adventures on the road-The author's returnIrish farmers. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Breaking up of the British Peninsular army at the abdication of Napoleon-Separation of the soldiers wives-The elopement-Thorp, the Drum-major-The Connaught Rangers embark for. Canada-Obeying orders-Provisions for the voyage-A comfortable fight-A main of cDr. Crowe's disaster. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Commencement of the voyage to Canada-Absence of the Commodore-Tempestuous weather-Excessive sea-sickness-Our Captain-Arrangements on ship-board-United Irishmen-Being fond of the button-Melancholy accident-The fleet in full sail-Culpable conduct of Lord GeDisastrous effects of the tempest. -- CHAPTER XIII. Dancing at sea-Employment of time-Curious cases of Somnambulism-Icebergs a-head-Alarm on the approach of a strange vessel-Our Ship visited by a Privateer-Her reception, and subsequent capture-A duel prevented-Scarcity of water-Stopping a run on the bank-TThe Somnambulist awakened. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Cod fishing off Newfoundland-The Green family-Moll Thornpson's mark-Fine sport-Change of diet-Peggy Cleary's disaster-Repairing a broken nose-Symptoms of a storm-Arrival at the mouth of the St. Lawrence. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Jerry the pilot-Our ship strikes on a rock-Approach to Quebec -First impressions of the city-Superfluous stores-Description of Quebec-A relic of Wolfe-Abundance of fish-Preparations for a journey to Three Rivers-A love adventure-French reading of the English marriage service. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Travelling between Quebec and Three Rivers-Arrangements on the road-Peasantry of the district-Description of Three Rivers-Convent of St. Ursula-Visit to Montreal-Indian village-Arrival of the troops at Three Rivers-Ragged heroes -Inefficiency of our fleetDiscreditable want of judgment in our Commanders. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Departure from Three Rivers-Meeting old comrades-Sentimental reflections-The officers ball-Visit to Three Rivers to invite the guests-The sleigh party to the ball- Seasonable supply of noyeau-Rashness of O'Hara-Wonderful escape of Mrs. Gugy. A promising set of young men. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- March to St. John's-A Yankee ball-A general row-A lady worth a Jew's eye-The officers' subscription for the banker's widow-The apothecary damaged-News in Canada of the return of Buonaparte from Elba-The Peninsular army unrewarded-The Connaught Rangers set sail for Europe. -- CONCLUSION -- APPENDIX. -- VINDICATION OF THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS FROM THE CHARGE PREFERRED AGAINST THEM IN THE LIFE OF SIR T. PICTON. |
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| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164252303321 |
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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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The adventures of Captain John Patterson : with notices of the officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen's own regiment, from 1807 to 1821
| The adventures of Captain John Patterson : with notices of the officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen's own regiment, from 1807 to 1821 |
| Autore | Patterson Captain John |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (179 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-908902-98-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- ERRATA -- CHAPTER I. -- The Author's motives.-His entrance to military life.-Sketches of officers.-Lieutenant Colonel Stewart.-Lieutenant Colonel White.-A harassing march.-Changes of name in the 50th Regiment.-Arrival at Portsmouth.-The Embarkation. -- CHAPTER. II. -- The expedition under sail.-Rough Weather in the Bay of Biscay.-Christmas festivities prevented.-The expedition is compelled to put back.-The troops are relanded.-The expedition sails again.-Its arrival at Gibraltar.-Motley population of the place.-The libVisit to Cadiz. -- CHAPTER III. -- Campaign in Portugal.-Arrival at Mondego Bay.-A cool disembarkation.-Bustle of encamping.-Skirmish at Obidos.-Action at Roliça.-Death of Colonel Lake.-March of the army towards Vimeiro.-Junot's contempt of the British.-Battle of Vimeiro.-The British troopConvention of Cintra. -- CHAPTER IV. -- March to Lisbon.-Enthusiastic reception of the English army.-Danger of night rambles.-Encampment at Monte Santo.-The army marches towards the frontier.-Santarem-A domestic occupation.-Bad quarters.-Pleasant life of a soldier.-Description of troops on theiFriendly conduct of the inhabitants. -- CHAPTER V. -- March to Salamanca.-Sir David Baird.-Passage of the Esla.-Merit of the camp females.-Halt at Lugo.-Short commons.-Suffering from want of sleep.-Lieutenant McCarthy.-Inclemency of the weather.-Exertions of Sir David Baird.-Distribution of shoes.-Odd fits.-Coruña in sight. -- CHAPTER VI. -- The troops at Coruña.-Alarming explosion of a powder magazine.-The brigade takes up a position near Coruña.-Admirable conduct of Sir John Moore.-Positions of the hostile armies.-French clamours in the field.-The outposts are attacked.-Bravery of Major NapDeparture from Spain. -- CHAPTER VII.
Quarters at Braborne Lees.-Removal to Ashford.-Character of the 55th and 68th regiments.-Quarters at Ashford.-Hauteur of the Ashfordians.-Quarters at Reading Street.-Officers ordered to the Isle of Wight.-Ludicrous journey thither.-The troops embark for WQuarters at East Bourne -- CHAPTER VIII. -- The 1st battalion is ordered to Portugal.-Lord Balgonie.-Arrival at Lisbon.-March to Abrantes.-Bad quarters at Abrantes.-Halt at Garvaõ.-A family at Gafete.-Bugs left as a legacy by the French.-Situation of Portalegre.-The grand Cathedral.-Seclusion of thThe crabbed Donna Elvira and her gloomy abode -- CHAPTER IX. -- General Hill is despatched to surprise General Girard's corps.-The heights of Alegrete.-The division encounters a furious storm.-Halt at Codideira.-Kindness of the musters.-Superciliousness of the dragoon officers.-Offensive and absurd superiority assumedQuarters at Campo Mayor. -- CHAPTER X. -- Quarters at Albuquerque and Portalegre.-House in which the Author was quartered.-March to Don Benito.-Family of Don Diego Ramirez.-Style of living.-The second division sent to the neighbourhood of Badajoz.-The author visits Badajoz.-Difficulty of approachBravery of Lieut. McCarthy. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Arrival at Truxillo.-A force detached to reduce the forts of Almaraz.-Solitariness of the march.-Arrangements for the attack.-Hot fire from the enemy.-Obstinate defence of Fort Napoleon.-Death of Captain Robert Candler.-The Fort is carried by storm.-BraveRepast after the success. -- CHAPTER XII. -- The troops return to Truxillo.-Description of Truxillo.-The Pizarro palace.-A paltry bull-fight.-March to Fuentes du Maestro.-Quarters at Don Benito.-Kindness of the inhabitants.-Wedding at Don Benito.-The bride and bridegroom described.-Assemblies in theGardens and groves of the place. -- CHAPTER XIII. Excursion to Madrid with a brother officer.-The travelers lose their way.-A surly Don refuses admission.-They arrive at Villa Conejo.-The inhabitants of the valleys are often robbers.-Sinister countenances of some of the villagers.-The travelers at last oDifficulty of obtaining admission into the houses in Madrid -- CHAPTER XIV. -- The travelers return to Aranjuez.-March of the army towards Madrid.-Halt at the Escurial.-Situation of the Palace.-Enormous magnitude of the building.-The army proceeds on its march.-Description of the pass of Guadarama.-Sculpture in the pass.-The army haDescription of the Belem Rangers -- CHAPTER XV. -- March of the regiment to Monte Hermosa.-Banditti in the neighbourhood.-Journey to Placentia Description of the party.-Forest of Carcabosa.-The author arrives at Placentia.-He is quartered at the house of Francisco Barona.-His host's wife and her lover.-ReInharmonious music and heavy dancing. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- March from Villa Hermosa.-Bridge at Gihon.-Halt at La Sacita.-The author is quartered at the house of Bernado Lopez.-Hospitality of his host.-The march resumed.-Puerto de Baños.-Arrival at Bejar.-Warm reception given to the troops.-Fears entertained of thGratitude of the inhabitants of Bejar -- CHAPTER XVII. -- The regiment quits Bejar.-March through the Valley of the Ebro.-Halt at La Puebla.-Orders given to prepare for action.-Battle of Vittoria.-Hungry condition of the British troops.-Colonel Cadogan is killed.-His character.-Birds'-eye view of the battle-fielNight bivouac. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- March to Pampeluna.-A storm in the Pyrenees.-Lieut. Masterman killed by lightning.-Movements on the enemy's Hanks.-Beauty of the Vale of Bastan.-halt of the army near Elisonda.-Marshal Soult resolves to regain his lost ground.-Another storm in the PyreneeThe battle terminates in favour of the British. -- CHAPTER XIX. The Author is wounded in the battle of the Pyrenees.-He is sent to the hospital station at Vittoria.-Motley group of the wounded.-The Author is quartered on a partisan of the French.-Lieutenant Pattison.-Captain Gough.-Vittoria and its vicinity.-MelancholHe lands at Plymouth. -- CHAPTER XX. -- Exploits of the 50th regiment subsequent to the Author's leaving Spain: Action at Aire.-Death of Lieutenant D. McDonald.-Good fortune of Lieutenant Colonel Harrison.-Officers killed and wounded in the campaign of 1914.-Estimate of the relative merit of thCharacters of Captain Philip Blassiere. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- The 50th regiment in quarters at Aughnacloy.-It removes to Enniskillen.-Recruiting quarters at Londonderry.-Still hunting.-Disgusting nature of that service.-Stratagems of the illicit distillers.-Pursuit of outlaws and robbers.-Magennis, a noted villain.-The informer is murdered -- CHAPTER XXII. -- The Author is ordered to join the regiment in the Nest Indies.-He embarks at Cove.-Uncomfortable state of the sleeping berths.-Pleasant society on hoard.-The pilot is charged with numerous farewells.-Sea sickness.-No compassion felt for its victims.-AmusiPrying visitors from the shore -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Visit to Port Royal.-Tavern there.-Description of Port Royal.-The Author lands at Kingston.-He proceeds to Up-Park Camp.-Terrible mortality among the troops.-Death of Colonel Hill.-His character.-Picturesque situation of Up-Park Camp.-Its extreme insalubrUnhealthiness of Spanish Town -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- The author embarks for England.-Course of the vessel.-Sharks not palatable food.-A visit from a Buenos Ayres privateer.-Rough weather.-A northwester hurricane.-Its terrific appearance and effects.-Misery below deck.-Meritorious conduct of Mr.-Grant, the MThe Author lands at Deal. |
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The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall
| The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall |
| Autore | Williams Thomas |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (52 pages) |
| ISBN | 1-908902-69-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- THE ADVENTURES OF, THOMAS WILLIAMS, OF ST. IVES, CORNWALL, -- PRISONER. OF WAR IN FRANCE, FROM MARCH, 1804 TO MAY, 1814. -- JUDGMENT. -- PARDON. |
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Williams Thomas
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An aide-de-camp of Napoleon. Memoirs of General Count de Ségur, of the French academy, 1800-1812
| An aide-de-camp of Napoleon. Memoirs of General Count de Ségur, of the French academy, 1800-1812 |
| Autore | de Ségur Général Comte Phillipe-Paul |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (251 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Patchett-MartinMrs. Harriette Anne Crookesley
de SégurComte Louis-Phillipe-Antoine-Charles |
| ISBN | 1-78289-043-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- EDITOR'S PREFACE. -- INTRODUCTION -- I -- II. -- CHAPTER I.-MY VOCATION. -- CHAPTER II.-MY DEBUT. -- CHAPTER III.-MY FIRST CALL TO ARMS. -- CHAPTER IV.-HOHENLINDEN. -- CHAPTER V.-THE CAMPAIGN OF THE GRISONS. -- CHAPTER VI.-I RALLY TO THE REVOLUTION. -- CHAPTER VII.-I ACCOMPANY MACDONALD ON HIS EMBASSY TO DENMARK. -- CHAPTER VIII.-I AM ENTRUSTED WITH A MISSION TO THE KING OF SPAIN. -- CHAPTER IX.-I AM NOMINATED ORDERLY OFFICER TO THE FIRST CONSUL. -- CHAPTER X.-THE EXECUTION OF THE DUC D'ENGHIEN. -- CHAPTER XI.-THE CAMP AT BOULOGNE. -- CHAPTER XII.-THE CONSECRATION. -- CHAPTER XIII.-PREPARATIONS AGAINST ENGLAND. -- CHAPTER XIV.-THE PLAN OF THE CAMPAIGN OF AUSTERLITZ. -- CHAPTER XV.-THE GRAND ARMY ENTERS GERMANY. -- CHAPTER XVI.-ULM. -- CHAPTER XVII.-VIENNA. -- CHAPTER XVIII.-AUSTERLITZ. -- CHAPTER XIX.-THE SIEGE OF GAËTA. -- CHAPTER XX.-JENA. -- CHAPTER XXI.-BERLIN. -- CHAPTER XXII.-I AM TAKEN PRISONER. -- CHAPTER XXIII.-IN CAPTIVITY. -- CHAPTER XXIV.-MY RETURN. -- CHAPTER XXV.-IN SPAIN. -- CHAPTER XXVI.-SOMMO-SIERRA. I AM WOUNDED. -- CHAPTER XXVIII.-INTRIGUES AT PARIS: FOUCHÉ AND BERNADOTTE. -- CHAPTER XXIX.-NAPOLEON AT M. DE CHATEAUBRIAND'S RECEPTION INTO THE ACADEMY. |
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An Analysis In Coalition Warfare
| An Analysis In Coalition Warfare |
| Autore | Leavelle Colonel Clyde M |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (40 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Soggetto topico |
Military campaigns
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Combined operations (Military science) |
| ISBN | 1-78289-998-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- An Analysis in Coalition Warfare: Napoleon's Defeat at the Battle of Nations-Leipzig, 1813 -- BACKGROUND: -- THE CAMPAIGN: -- ANALYSIS: -- APPENDIX -- TABLE 1: NATIONAL INTERESTS - LEIPZIG CAMPAIGN -- TABLE 2: COALITION WARFARE CONCEPTS -- TABLE 3: LISTING OF IMPORTANT EVENTS -- 1812 -- 1813 -- 1815 -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Books: -- Pamphlet: -- Periodical Articles: -- Public Document: -- Military Publications:. |
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Analysis In Coalition Warfare
An Analysis In Coalition Warfare |
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The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership
| The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership |
| Autore | Lachouque Commandant Henri |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1030 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BrownAnne S. K |
| ISBN | 1-78625-582-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- PLATES -- MAPS AND PLANS -- TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE -- PROLOGUE -- BOOK I - THE GUARD IS BORN -- CHAPTER 1 - The Ancestors -- CHAPTER 2 - The Guard of the Consuls -- CHAPTER 3 - Marengo -- CHAPTER 4 - The Guides of Bonaparte -- CHAPTER 5 - 'The Guard' -- CHAPTER 6 - Savages and Sailors -- CHAPTER 7 - The Fledglings -- BOOK II - THE GUARD KEEPS WATCH -- CHAPTER 1 - The Imperial Guard -- CHAPTER 2 - Coronation -- CHAPTER 3 - The March to Vienna -- CHAPTER 4 - Austerlitz -- CHAPTER 5 - A Packful of Glory -- CHAPTER 6 - Precarious Peace -- CHAPTER 7 - Jena -- CHAPTER 8 - Berlin -- CHAPTER 9 - Eylau -- CHAPTER 10 - The Household Troop -- CHAPTER 11 - Friedland -- CHAPTER 12 - Paris -- BOOK III - THE GUARD SUFFERS -- CHAPTER 1 - South by Stealth -- CHAPTER 2 - Madrid -- CHAPTER 3 - The Marines at Baylén -- CHAPTER 4 - The Poles at Somosierra -- CHAPTER 5 - Benavente -- CHAPTER 6 - The Young Guard -- CHAPTER 7 - The Long Road Back -- CHAPTER 8 - Essling -- CHAPTER 9 - Wagram -- CHAPTER 10 - Schönbrunn -- BOOK IV - THE GUARD IN SPLENDOR -- CHAPTER 1 - Imperial Bridegroom -- CHAPTER 2 - The Gilded Phalanx -- CHAPTER 3 - The Fêtes of 1810 -- CHAPTER 4 - Days of Anxiety -- CHAPTER 5 - The 'Baby Guard' -- CHAPTER 6 - The School of the Guard -- CHAPTER 7 - Cavaliers and Guns -- CHAPTER 8 - The Music of the Guard -- BOOK V - THE GUARD IN ACTION -- CHAPTER 1 - The 'Majestic Migration' -- CHAPTER 2 - Poland -- CHAPTER 3 - Smolensk -- CHAPTER 4 - Borodino -- CHAPTER 5 - Moscow -- CHAPTER 6 - The Retreat -- CHAPTER 7 - Krasny -- CHAPTER 8 - Crossing the Berezina -- CHAPTER 9 - The Remnants -- BOOK VI - THE GUARD TAKES CHARGE -- CHAPTER 1 - Improvisation -- CHAPTER 2 - The New Guard -- CHAPTER 3 - Lützen -- CHAPTER 4 - Bautzen -- CHAPTER 5 - The Armistice -- CHAPTER 6 - Dresden -- CHAPTER 7 - The Battle of Nations. |
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