Wellington: a ReassessmentJ. Barrie, 1956 - 278 sider |
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Side 73
... Marlborough , " He had greater difficulties than I had with his allies ; the Dutch were worse to manage than the Spaniards or the Portuguese . But , on the other hand , I think I had most difficulties at home . " This statement can ...
... Marlborough , " He had greater difficulties than I had with his allies ; the Dutch were worse to manage than the Spaniards or the Portuguese . But , on the other hand , I think I had most difficulties at home . " This statement can ...
Side 79
... Marlborough force themselves upon the attention , and they are the more instructive in view of the fact that in the century which separated their greatest exploits there were few changes of importance in the art of war . With one ...
... Marlborough force themselves upon the attention , and they are the more instructive in view of the fact that in the century which separated their greatest exploits there were few changes of importance in the art of war . With one ...
Side 262
... Marlborough was never taken by surprise in the same way , but even if this somewhat disputable proposition be conceded it must be remembered that Marlborough was never called upon to face so formidable an antagonist . Above all ...
... Marlborough was never taken by surprise in the same way , but even if this somewhat disputable proposition be conceded it must be remembered that Marlborough was never called upon to face so formidable an antagonist . Above all ...
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