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 191
... gallantry of his officers , and recommends , in appropriate language , a proper attention to their duty - He remarks , " I am far from questioning the zeal , still less the gallantry and spirit , of the officers of the army ; and I am ...
... gallantry of his officers , and recommends , in appropriate language , a proper attention to their duty - He remarks , " I am far from questioning the zeal , still less the gallantry and spirit , of the officers of the army ; and I am ...
Page 539
... gallantry , and that all were entitled to the highest commendation . As to Lieutenant - General Sir James Leith , Sir Thomas stated , that he justified , in the fullest man- ner , the confidence reposed in his tried judgment and ...
... gallantry , and that all were entitled to the highest commendation . As to Lieutenant - General Sir James Leith , Sir Thomas stated , that he justified , in the fullest man- ner , the confidence reposed in his tried judgment and ...
Page 564
... gallantry of the troops . The 9th British regiment were very strongly opposed , charged with bayonets more than once , and suffered much ; but in other parts of the line the loss was not so severe . In that part of the operations ...
... gallantry of the troops . The 9th British regiment were very strongly opposed , charged with bayonets more than once , and suffered much ; but in other parts of the line the loss was not so severe . In that part of the operations ...
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