Annals of the Wars of the Nineteenth Century, Band 2John Murray, 1862 |
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... brought against it , and that the Porte had no alternative but to concede all the demands addressed by the English Ambassador and Admiral . The French General received the officer in full state , surrounded by all his em- bassy , and ...
... brought against it , and that the Porte had no alternative but to concede all the demands addressed by the English Ambassador and Admiral . The French General received the officer in full state , surrounded by all his em- bassy , and ...
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... brought in by the inhabitants , during the whole period of the stay of the British . Nevertheless , there was great animosity in the surrounding country against the intrusion of an European force , which , through the indiscretions of ...
... brought in by the inhabitants , during the whole period of the stay of the British . Nevertheless , there was great animosity in the surrounding country against the intrusion of an European force , which , through the indiscretions of ...
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... brought disgrace on the British arms , required to be wiped out , and accordingly a reinforce- ment of 3000 men was sent there , under the command of Brigadier- General Sir Samuel Auchmuty , which , on arriving in the river on the 5th ...
... brought disgrace on the British arms , required to be wiped out , and accordingly a reinforce- ment of 3000 men was sent there , under the command of Brigadier- General Sir Samuel Auchmuty , which , on arriving in the river on the 5th ...
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... brought against the place would , it is said , have induced that officer to sur- render , but that General Elio , the last Governor of Monte Video , who was in the garrison , opposed it . Brigadier Sir Samuel Auch- muty , with the 38th ...
... brought against the place would , it is said , have induced that officer to sur- render , but that General Elio , the last Governor of Monte Video , who was in the garrison , opposed it . Brigadier Sir Samuel Auch- muty , with the 38th ...
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... brought little rest to Napoleon . It was no easy task to provide subsistence for a multitude amidst the forests and marshes of Poland . Here it was that the wonderful ability , the admirable mind for organisation , and the indefatigable ...
... brought little rest to Napoleon . It was no easy task to provide subsistence for a multitude amidst the forests and marshes of Poland . Here it was that the wonderful ability , the admirable mind for organisation , and the indefatigable ...
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accordingly action Admiral advance already appeared Archduke arms army arrived artillery attack attempt Austrian bank batteries battle besiegers boats bridge British brought called capital Captain carried cavalry Colonel column command continued corps covered crossed defence destroyed directed division early effect Emperor enemy entered expedition fell field fire flag flank fleet followed force formed forward French French army frigate front garrison ground guard guns hand head horse immediately infantry island Italy John killed King land Lieutenant Lord loss Marshal military morning moved Napoleon night occupied officers once opened ordered passed placed position possession prepared Prince prisoners reached received regiments remained resolved rest retired retreat returned river road Russian sail sent ships shore side siege soldiers soon Soult Spain Spanish squadron strong success taken thought took town troops vessels village whole wounded
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Seite 164 - I hope the people of England will be satisfied!" "I hope my country will do me justice!
Seite 164 - Few and short were the prayers we said, And we spoke not a word of sorrow ; But we steadfastly gazed on the face that was dead, And we bitterly thought of the morrow.
Seite 46 - Porte, and the two high contracting parties will unite their efforts to wrest from the vexatious and oppressive government of the Turks all its provinces in Europe; Boumelia and Constantinople alone excepted.
Seite 166 - During the season of repose, his time was devoted to the care and instruction of the officer and soldier; in war he courted service in every quarter of the globe. Regardless of personal considerations, he esteemed that to which his country called him, the post of honour, and by his undaunted spirit, and unconquerable perseverance, he pointed the way to victory.
Seite 51 - This pledge was the delivery of the Danish fleet into the possession of the British admiral, under the most solemn stipulation, that it should be restored at the conclusion of the war between this country and France.
Seite 193 - Gambier; but that his lordship's conduct on that occasion, as well as his general conduct and proceedings as commander-in-chief of the Channel fleet...
Seite 3 - I inclose to your Lordship a statement of their number, and when I add also an account of the loss His Majesty's ships have sustained, I cannot help expressing my satisfaction that we have suffered so slightly; as, had any of their stone shot, some of which...
Seite 166 - In the school of regimental duty, he obtained that correct knowledge of his profession so essential to the proper direction of the gallant spirit of the soldier ; and he was enabled to establish a characteristic order, and regularity of conduct, because the troops found in their leader a striking example of the discipline which he enforced on others.
Seite 8 - This done, Brisbane and Lydiard pulled straight for the shore, and landing together proceeded to assault Fort Amsterdam, mounting 60 guns in two tiers, which stood on the right hand of the port. The vigour of the assault was such, that, though garrisoned by 275 soldiers, the fort was carried in about ten minutes. A chain of forts on Misselburgh heights and the citadel were next assaulted and speedily secured, and 300 seamen and marines were landed to attack Fort...