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-?] - Generals |
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Page 100
... Hill . We have already noticed that in consequence of the army under Marshals Soult and Suchet having approached the Tagus , and that river having become fordable in every part , the marquis had directed Lieu- tenant - General Sir ...
... Hill . We have already noticed that in consequence of the army under Marshals Soult and Suchet having approached the Tagus , and that river having become fordable in every part , the marquis had directed Lieu- tenant - General Sir ...
Page 124
... Hill , previous to this , had intended to destroy the Puente Larga , but the mine failed ; and the enemy having ... Hill's army was prevented thereby until the evening of the 30th of October , from which period he continued his retreat ...
... Hill , previous to this , had intended to destroy the Puente Larga , but the mine failed ; and the enemy having ... Hill's army was prevented thereby until the evening of the 30th of October , from which period he continued his retreat ...
Page 503
... hill occupied by our 4th division ( already weakened by severe fight- ing the preceding day ) and with such determination that I am sure none other than British troops could have maintained their position . Luckily for us we had them on ...
... hill occupied by our 4th division ( already weakened by severe fight- ing the preceding day ) and with such determination that I am sure none other than British troops could have maintained their position . Luckily for us we had them on ...
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