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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... flank . Hitherto the British operations were completely defensive ; but now Brigadier General Ackland's brigade , in its advance to its position on the heights on the left , attacked the enemy in flank , whilst a can- nonade was kept up ...
... flank . Hitherto the British operations were completely defensive ; but now Brigadier General Ackland's brigade , in its advance to its position on the heights on the left , attacked the enemy in flank , whilst a can- nonade was kept up ...
Page 444
... flank of the bastion by which that fence was defended , called Santa Maria ; and the fire from thence was continued for four days with great effect . Previous to this , on the night of the 29th , the garrison made a sortie upon the ...
... flank of the bastion by which that fence was defended , called Santa Maria ; and the fire from thence was continued for four days with great effect . Previous to this , on the night of the 29th , the garrison made a sortie upon the ...
Page 477
... flank , and over- threw every thing that opposed him . These troops were supported in the most gallant style by the Por tuguese cavalry , under Brigadier - General D'Urban , and Lieutenant - Colonel Hervey's squadrons of the 14th , who ...
... flank , and over- threw every thing that opposed him . These troops were supported in the most gallant style by the Por tuguese cavalry , under Brigadier - General D'Urban , and Lieutenant - Colonel Hervey's squadrons of the 14th , who ...
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