The Royal Military Chronicle: Or, British Officers Monthly Register and Mentor. V.1-7, Nov.1810-Apr.1814; New Ser. V.1-6, May 1814-Apr.1817, Volumen4J. Davis., 1812 |
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... whole of the Spanish artillery and baggage . The enemy was thus enabled to set down quietly before Badajoz ; and Marshal Mortier lost no time in breaking ground and commencing the siege . A small breach being effected , March 10th , but ...
... whole of the Spanish artillery and baggage . The enemy was thus enabled to set down quietly before Badajoz ; and Marshal Mortier lost no time in breaking ground and commencing the siege . A small breach being effected , March 10th , but ...
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... whole French force in the centre and south of Spain . Drouet's corps was brought from Toledo ; Marmont was moved down from Castile , and several battalions drawn off from the blockade of Cadiz . Lord Wel- lington , therefore , turned ...
... whole French force in the centre and south of Spain . Drouet's corps was brought from Toledo ; Marmont was moved down from Castile , and several battalions drawn off from the blockade of Cadiz . Lord Wel- lington , therefore , turned ...
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... whole of the siege . 2d night . - Begin the ricochet batteries , and the lines of commu- nication in advance of the first parallel : continue the work of the bat- teries . 3d night . - Push forward the trenches of the former night ...
... whole of the siege . 2d night . - Begin the ricochet batteries , and the lines of commu- nication in advance of the first parallel : continue the work of the bat- teries . 3d night . - Push forward the trenches of the former night ...
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... whole time of dinner , if a large party , they are continually pass- ing and repassing plates of different meats , & c . The Spaniards , who are great eaters , fill their plates with something of every sort which passes . Some of the ...
... whole time of dinner , if a large party , they are continually pass- ing and repassing plates of different meats , & c . The Spaniards , who are great eaters , fill their plates with something of every sort which passes . Some of the ...
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... whole day ; the men had then to dress their meat , and the wood supplied was old trunks of trees , wet and hard . Good humour overcame all those difficulties , and in this early stage of the campaign , a good lesson was learned , viz ...
... whole day ; the men had then to dress their meat , and the wood supplied was old trunks of trees , wet and hard . Good humour overcame all those difficulties , and in this early stage of the campaign , a good lesson was learned , viz ...
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Página 296 - By command of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the name and on the behalf of his majesty.
Página 386 - ... two Arapiles which we possessed, and from thence to attack and break our line ; or, at all events, to render difficult any movement of ours to our right. The extension of his line to his left, however, and its advance upon our right, notwithstanding that his troops still occupied very strong ground, and his position was well defended by cannon, gave me an opportunity of attacking him, for which I had long been anxious.
Página 306 - Return of killed, wounded, and missing, of the army under the command of his Excellency General Viscount Wellington, K B.
Página 389 - I send with this dispatch, two eagles taken by the troops in this action, which Major Percy will have the honour of laying at the feet of his Royal Highness. I beg leave to recommend him to your lordship's protection.
Página 383 - It is ordered by His Royal Highness the Prince Re-gent, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty...
Página 383 - I am to acquaint you, that his royal highness the prince regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of his majesty, to approve and confirm the finding -and sentence of the court.
Página 225 - This fort contained nine pieces of cannon, with a garrison of between four and five hundred men.. There being also on the opposite side of the river, on a height immediately above the bridge, a very complete fort recently constructed, which flanked and added much to its defence.
Página 301 - It is impossible to describe the joy of the people of the town upon our entrance. They have now been suffering for more than three years ; during which time the French, among other acts of violence and oppression, have destroyed 13 of 25 convents, and 22 of 25 colleges, which existed in this celebrated seat of learning.
Página 480 - It is impossible to describe the joy manifested by the inhabitants of Madrid upon our arrival ; and I hope that the prevalence of the same sentiments of detestation of the French yoke, and of a strong desire to secure the independence of their country, which first induced them to set the example of resistance to the usurper, will induce them again to make exertions in the cause of their country, which being more wisely directed, will be more efficacious than those formerly made.
Página 480 - ... preparatory to the arrangements to be adopted for the attack of the interior line and building, when the governor sent out an officer to desire to capitulate, and I granted him the honours of war, the baggage of the officers and soldiers of the garrison, &c.