The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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... force against all points to the right of my position , and of menacing the Mayo heights , with only a feigned attack , it appears that he un- expectedly shewed a force , first of one division , and subsequently of a second , about mid ...
... force against all points to the right of my position , and of menacing the Mayo heights , with only a feigned attack , it appears that he un- expectedly shewed a force , first of one division , and subsequently of a second , about mid ...
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... force operated three other batteries , notwithstanding the difficulties which the ground presented , the fire of the fort and a sortie made by the garrison . It was on this occasion that General Salm was killed . At the head of a column ...
... force operated three other batteries , notwithstanding the difficulties which the ground presented , the fire of the fort and a sortie made by the garrison . It was on this occasion that General Salm was killed . At the head of a column ...
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... force ; the demonstration , however , was sufficient to deter them , except to the extent of pushing over three battalions which were extended along the left bank of the river , and soon began a very sharp fire , with the apparent ...
... force ; the demonstration , however , was sufficient to deter them , except to the extent of pushing over three battalions which were extended along the left bank of the river , and soon began a very sharp fire , with the apparent ...
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Don Carlos Doyle | 20 |
Passage of the Adour | 383 |
Entre into Bourdeaux | 419 |
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