Wellington: a ReassessmentJ. Barrie, 1956 - 278 sider |
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Side 9
... French invaders than to their British protectors , so there was nothing for the Duke of York to do but to continue to fall back , while at the same time covering Hanover from invasion by the French . It was during the course of this ...
... French invaders than to their British protectors , so there was nothing for the Duke of York to do but to continue to fall back , while at the same time covering Hanover from invasion by the French . It was during the course of this ...
Side 98
... French armies effected their junction without difficulty or opposition . Wellesley's position was thus one of considerable danger , though as he was ill - informed with regard to Soult's movements he did not at the moment appreciate the ...
... French armies effected their junction without difficulty or opposition . Wellesley's position was thus one of considerable danger , though as he was ill - informed with regard to Soult's movements he did not at the moment appreciate the ...
Side 113
... French position , and Wel- lington restored the situation in the same way as had been done sixty - five years before : he brought up two guns which opened upon the enemy with deadly effect , and he threw in the Irish , in the shape of ...
... French position , and Wel- lington restored the situation in the same way as had been done sixty - five years before : he brought up two guns which opened upon the enemy with deadly effect , and he threw in the Irish , in the shape of ...
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