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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... town met Sir John two miles off ; a salute was fired from the ramparts , and he was conducted to the principal house of the town , and hospitably entertained . The appearance of the country , and the man- ners of the people , change ...
... town met Sir John two miles off ; a salute was fired from the ramparts , and he was conducted to the principal house of the town , and hospitably entertained . The appearance of the country , and the man- ners of the people , change ...
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... town , he learnt the fate of what was called the Army of Estremadura . This Spanish corps , consisting of about 12,000 raw recruits , commanded by a very young man , the Count Belvedere , had advanced without support to Burgos , an open ...
... town , he learnt the fate of what was called the Army of Estremadura . This Spanish corps , consisting of about 12,000 raw recruits , commanded by a very young man , the Count Belvedere , had advanced without support to Burgos , an open ...
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... town , three marches from the French army , without even a Spanish piquet to cover his front . He had at this time only three brigades of infantry , without a gun , at Salamanca . The remainder were moving up in succession , but the ...
... town , three marches from the French army , without even a Spanish piquet to cover his front . He had at this time only three brigades of infantry , without a gun , at Salamanca . The remainder were moving up in succession , but the ...
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... town are endea- " vouring to get money for us . Nothing can " exceed the attention of the Marquis Cinalbo , " the President ; the Clergy , with Dr. Curtis " at their head , exert themselves ; and even a " Convent of Nuns have promised ...
... town are endea- " vouring to get money for us . Nothing can " exceed the attention of the Marquis Cinalbo , " the President ; the Clergy , with Dr. Curtis " at their head , exert themselves ; and even a " Convent of Nuns have promised ...
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... town are not yet received , " however . The different attacks have been " at Zorosa ( between Durango and Bilboa ) , " Valmaseda , Arantia ; and the total deroute , " after a defeat at Espinosa de las Montanax . “ About 7000 re ...
... town are not yet received , " however . The different attacks have been " at Zorosa ( between Durango and Bilboa ) , " Valmaseda , Arantia ; and the total deroute , " after a defeat at Espinosa de las Montanax . “ About 7000 re ...
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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.