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 78
... guard , which consisted of two light battalions of the king's German legion , under Colonel Halkett , and of Major - General Anson's bri- gade of cavalry , whilst Major - General Bock's bri- gade was halted at the Venta del Poso in ...
... guard , which consisted of two light battalions of the king's German legion , under Colonel Halkett , and of Major - General Anson's bri- gade of cavalry , whilst Major - General Bock's bri- gade was halted at the Venta del Poso in ...
Page 83
... guard took a determined station on the bank nearest to Celada , and thus detained the enemy nearly three hours before they could force a passage . The rear guard then retired slowly towards the main army ; and the enemy , having become ...
... guard took a determined station on the bank nearest to Celada , and thus detained the enemy nearly three hours before they could force a passage . The rear guard then retired slowly towards the main army ; and the enemy , having become ...
Page 135
... guard proceeded towards the Escurial , and made some prisoners ; and on the same day the divi- sion of General Villette arrived at Madrid , as did Joseph with his guards ; whilst the army of the cen- tre defiled upon the bridge of ...
... guard proceeded towards the Escurial , and made some prisoners ; and on the same day the divi- sion of General Villette arrived at Madrid , as did Joseph with his guards ; whilst the army of the cen- tre defiled upon the bridge of ...
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