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 269
... soldiers to whom you may be useful . ” As the soldiers were carrying him slowly along , he made them turn him round frequently , to view the field of battle , and to listen to the firing , and was well pleased when the sound grew ...
... soldiers to whom you may be useful . ” As the soldiers were carrying him slowly along , he made them turn him round frequently , to view the field of battle , and to listen to the firing , and was well pleased when the sound grew ...
Page 311
... soldiers wounded on the 27th of the preceding month , and who had fallen into the hands of the enemy , experienced from them , and from the manner in which he himself had always treated the wounded who had fallen into his hands , he had ...
... soldiers wounded on the 27th of the preceding month , and who had fallen into the hands of the enemy , experienced from them , and from the manner in which he himself had always treated the wounded who had fallen into his hands , he had ...
Page 556
... soldiers , is another important trait in his character . He never orders his army to move without seeing that the troops are well provided with one or two days ' sustenance ; he always puts them in motion at an early hour , in order ...
... soldiers , is another important trait in his character . He never orders his army to move without seeing that the troops are well provided with one or two days ' sustenance ; he always puts them in motion at an early hour , in order ...
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