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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Page 39
... whilst Spain was the friend of Britain , that she could preserve that Spanish character , or that national pride by which , hitherto , she had effected so much for her own inde- pendence ; whilst , if that national pride should be ...
... whilst Spain was the friend of Britain , that she could preserve that Spanish character , or that national pride by which , hitherto , she had effected so much for her own inde- pendence ; whilst , if that national pride should be ...
Page 95
... whilst relying upon the good faith of treaties , was invaded ; but there 300,000 infantry , 40,000 horse , and more than 1000 pieces of artillery were lost in one campaign ; whilst Russia's victorious troops had not only saved Poland ...
... whilst relying upon the good faith of treaties , was invaded ; but there 300,000 infantry , 40,000 horse , and more than 1000 pieces of artillery were lost in one campaign ; whilst Russia's victorious troops had not only saved Poland ...
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... whilst Sacken himself fixed his head - quarters at Triport ; and on the 27th and 28th of the month , the passage of the Marne was effected by nearly the whole of Blucher's army , whilst the communication across was complete in all ...
... whilst Sacken himself fixed his head - quarters at Triport ; and on the 27th and 28th of the month , the passage of the Marne was effected by nearly the whole of Blucher's army , whilst the communication across was complete in all ...
Contents
Don Carlos Doyle | 20 |
Passage of the Adour | 383 |
Entre into Bourdeaux | 419 |
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