A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain: Commanded by His Excellency Sir John Moore ... Authenticated by Official Papers and Original LettersJ. Johnson, 1809 - 388 páginas Contains a narrative of the British Army's involvement in Spain during the Peninsular War, through official papers and letters from and to Sir John Moore. |
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... affairs was unknown to the General ; he was capable of forming , in some degree , what was deficient ; and , though he complains of the inexperience of some of the departments , he writes with approbation of their zeal and exertions ...
... affairs was unknown to the General ; he was capable of forming , in some degree , what was deficient ; and , though he complains of the inexperience of some of the departments , he writes with approbation of their zeal and exertions ...
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... affairs is this , that in the month of September it was considered most probable , that the Spaniards alone would soon drive the French out of the Peninsula . This conviction was so strong , that enquiries were directed to be made by ...
... affairs is this , that in the month of September it was considered most probable , that the Spaniards alone would soon drive the French out of the Peninsula . This conviction was so strong , that enquiries were directed to be made by ...
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... affairs that was presented to the view of Sir John Moore , before he commenced his march , and was enabled to judge for himself . In passing through the Portuguese territory , the troops behaved with order and regularity , which formed ...
... affairs that was presented to the view of Sir John Moore , before he commenced his march , and was enabled to judge for himself . In passing through the Portuguese territory , the troops behaved with order and regularity , which formed ...
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... affairs . They were generally well inclined , but luke- warm . As Sir John Moore was approaching the scene of action , he gradually acquired just notions of Spanish affairs ; for he was in close correspondence with men of candour and ...
... affairs . They were generally well inclined , but luke- warm . As Sir John Moore was approaching the scene of action , he gradually acquired just notions of Spanish affairs ; for he was in close correspondence with men of candour and ...
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... affairs . It is self - evident , that a judicious plan of a campaign can be formed only by reflecting upon the actual state of things : and must ne- cessarily be ill contrived , and probably unsuc- cessful , if drawn up on false ...
... affairs . It is self - evident , that a judicious plan of a campaign can be formed only by reflecting upon the actual state of things : and must ne- cessarily be ill contrived , and probably unsuc- cessful , if drawn up on false ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 360 - It is as well as it is. I had rather it should go out of the field with me ;" and in that manner, so becoming to a soldier, Moore was borne from the fight.
Página 132 - Charles Stewart, as the Officer best qualified to give you every information you can want, both with respect to our actual situation, and the events which have led to it.
Página 384 - Providence to crown the efforts of the army can be attended with any very brilliant consequences to Great Britain. It is clouded by the loss of one of her best soldiers. It has been achieved at the termination of a long and harassing service. The superior numbers and advantageous position of the enemy, not less than the actual situation of this army, did not admit of any advantage being reaped from success.
Página 149 - I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it.
Página 287 - The commander of the forces has observed with concern, the extreme bad conduct of the troops, at a moment when they are about to come into contact with the enemy, and when the greatest regularity and the best conduct are the most requisite.
Página 287 - The misbehaviour of the troops in the column which marched by Valderas to this place exceeds what he could have believed of British soldiers. It is disgraceful to the Officers, as it strongly marks their negligence and inattention.
Página 388 - ... like Wolfe, his last moments were gilded by the prospect of success, and cheered by the acclamation of victory; like Wolfe, also, his memory will for ever remain sacred in that country which he sincerely loved, and which he had so faithfully served. It remains for me only to express my hope, that you will speedily be restored to the service of your country...
Página 386 - When every one that had an opportunity seemed to vie in improving it, it is difficult for me, in making this report, to select particular instances for your approbation. The corps chiefly engaged were the brigades under Major-Generals Lord William Bentinck, and Manningham and Leith; and the brigade of Guards under MajorGeneral Warde.
Página 364 - I have made my will, and have remembered my servants; Colborne has my will and all my papers.
Página 377 - Hope, who succeeded to the command of the army, and to whose ability and exertions, in direction of the ardent zeal and unconquerable valour of His Majesty's troops, is to be attributed, under Providence, the success of the day, which terminated in the complete and entire repulse and defeat of the enemy at every point of attack.