The Constable of France: And Other Military HistoriettesG. Routledge & Sons, 1866 - 366 sider |
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... river , separated the armies of Buchan and Clarence , and an old narrow bridge , that dated probably from the days of Fulk , Count of Anjou , was their only means of approaching each other . Under Stewart of Darnley and the Sieur de la ...
... river , separated the armies of Buchan and Clarence , and an old narrow bridge , that dated probably from the days of Fulk , Count of Anjou , was their only means of approaching each other . Under Stewart of Darnley and the Sieur de la ...
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... river Yonne lay be- tween them and the united English and Bur- gundians , whom Hall estimated at 15,000 men , on whose approach Stewart drew up his army in order of battle on a hill , having the invested town in his rear , and in front ...
... river Yonne lay be- tween them and the united English and Bur- gundians , whom Hall estimated at 15,000 men , on whose approach Stewart drew up his army in order of battle on a hill , having the invested town in his rear , and in front ...
Side 37
... river Arve ; it is yet surrounded by an old rampart . The tower into which the English retired is still standing ; its walls are fifteen feet thick , but time and decay have reduced its height to less than sixty feet . It stands twenty ...
... river Arve ; it is yet surrounded by an old rampart . The tower into which the English retired is still standing ; its walls are fifteen feet thick , but time and decay have reduced its height to less than sixty feet . It stands twenty ...
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... river , an old frontier post , formed of field - works strengthened by palisades and picket- ings . The fort was besieged by a strong American force , under the gallant General Mont- gomery ; THE TRAITOR AND HIS VICTIM . 71.
... river , an old frontier post , formed of field - works strengthened by palisades and picket- ings . The fort was besieged by a strong American force , under the gallant General Mont- gomery ; THE TRAITOR AND HIS VICTIM . 71.
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... River , near the British lines , and peril now seemed past . He had nearly reached Tarrytown , and was actually in sight of Clinton's camp , when three disguised American militiamen , who were lurking for any person worth robbing , or ...
... River , near the British lines , and peril now seemed past . He had nearly reached Tarrytown , and was actually in sight of Clinton's camp , when three disguised American militiamen , who were lurking for any person worth robbing , or ...
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3rd Guards Admiral afterwards aide-de-camp Alexander André Andrew Wood appointed armour arms army artillery attack battalion battle battle of Baugé bayonet brave brigade of Guards British Buchan cannon Captain capture castle cavalry Charles Chevalier Coldstream Colonel command Condé Constable corps D'Artagnan died Douglas Dragoons Duke Duke of Cumberland Earl Earl of Buchan Edinburgh enemy England English Ensign ensued expedition fell fire fleet Foot Guards force France French gallant garrison Grenadiers Henry Highlanders honour Horse Hougomont infantry James JAMES WOLFE Keith killed King king's knights land Largo Lauriston letter Lieutenant Lieutenant-Colonel Lieutenant-General Lord Louis Major-General marched Maréchal Marshal ment military officer Prince Prince of Condé Quebec regiment retreat Robert Royal sailed says Scotland Scots Fusilier Guards Scots Guards Scottish sent served ships siege Sir Andrew Wood Sir John soldiers squadron Stewart sword Toussoun town troops Viscount of Narbonne Wahabees William Wolfe wounded
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Side 175 - The paths of glory lead but to the grave " — must have seemed at such a moment fraught with mournful meaning. At the close of the recitation Wolfe added, "Now, gentlemen, I would rather be the author of that poem than take Quebec.
Side 352 - It gives me the greatest satisfaction to assure your Lordship, that the army never upon any occasion conducted itself better. The division of guards, under Lieutenant-General Cooke, who is severely wounded, Major-General Maitland and Major-General Byng, set an example which was followed by all ; and there is no officer, nor description of troops, that did not behave well.
Side 249 - Reigns that which would be fear'd : 'tis much he dares ; And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour To act in safety.
Side 352 - I am happy to add that it was maintained throughout the day with the utmost gallantry by these brave troops, notwithstanding the repeated efforts of large bodies of the enemy to obtain possession of it.
Side 343 - The left wing now advanced, firing ; a most determined charge, by the three companies of guards, and the 87th regiment, supported by all the remainder of the wing, decided the defeat of General Laval's division. " The eagle of the 8th regiment of light infantry, which suffered immensely, and a howitzer, rewarded this charge, and remained in. possession of Major Gough, of the 87th regiment.
Side 168 - In this situation, there is such a choice of difficulties that I own myself at a loss how to determine. The affairs of Great Britain, I know, require the most vigorous measures ; but then the courage of a handful of brave men should be exerted only where there is some hope of a favourable event.
Side 353 - ... shoulder, which obliged him to quit the field. It gives me the greatest satisfaction to assure your Lordship that the army never, upon any occasion, conducted itself better. The division of Guards under...
Side 171 - How stands the glass around? For shame, ye take no care, my boys ! How stands the glass around?
Side 153 - ... rendered it necessary for the invaders to land at some distance from the town. From the defensive precautions which the enemy had adopted, this operation was attended with considerable difficulty ; but...
Side 224 - Norroway ; for she was so strong, and of so great length and breadth, all the wrights of Scotland, yea, and many other strangers, were at her device, by the king's commandment, who wrought very busily in her, but it was...