The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 7G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 42
... regiment , at the battle of Waterloo , the standard bearer was killed , and clasped the colours so fast in death , that a sergeant in trying to no purpose to rescue them , on the near approach of the enemy , made a violent effort , and ...
... regiment , at the battle of Waterloo , the standard bearer was killed , and clasped the colours so fast in death , that a sergeant in trying to no purpose to rescue them , on the near approach of the enemy , made a violent effort , and ...
Page 65
... regiments . After Caithmote had received his mortal wound , he was carried back through the river by four soldiers ; and though in the agonies of death , he with a cheerful countenance encouraged those who were crossing to do their duty ...
... regiments . After Caithmote had received his mortal wound , he was carried back through the river by four soldiers ; and though in the agonies of death , he with a cheerful countenance encouraged those who were crossing to do their duty ...
Page 69
... regiment , fell before the breast - work near the falls ; the former wounded mortally - the latter severely in the knee . Two savages pushed down upon them with the ut- most precipitation , armed with their knives . The first seized on ...
... regiment , fell before the breast - work near the falls ; the former wounded mortally - the latter severely in the knee . Two savages pushed down upon them with the ut- most precipitation , armed with their knives . The first seized on ...
Page 86
... regimental standard borne off by some of the enemy , in consequence of a wound received by the cornet , he galloped into the midst of the enemy , shot the soldier who was carrying off the standard ; and having seized it , and thrust it ...
... regimental standard borne off by some of the enemy , in consequence of a wound received by the cornet , he galloped into the midst of the enemy , shot the soldier who was carrying off the standard ; and having seized it , and thrust it ...
Page 87
... regiment , an addressed his men in the most respectful and animating manner . Perceiving a timidity in part of his troops , he determined to set them a I 2 HEROISM . 87 1999 guns. The Lion ran alongside the large ship, ...
... regiment , an addressed his men in the most respectful and animating manner . Perceiving a timidity in part of his troops , he determined to set them a I 2 HEROISM . 87 1999 guns. The Lion ran alongside the large ship, ...
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Abu Taher action admiral Albanians arms army artillery attack batteries battle BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN BATTLE OF TOURNAY battle of Waterloo besieged boat body Bonaparte brave bravery cannon Captain carried castle cavalry charge colonel colours commanded courage crew cried danger dead death defended dreadful Duke Duke of Guise Earl emperor enemy enemy's engagement English escaped exclaimed Fabii fell fight fire fire-ship fleet followed foot force fought French friends gallant garrison grenadiers guard guns hand head honour horse hundred immediately instantly intrepidity Jeanne Hachette killed king Leonidas lieutenant Lord Lord Wellington Louvois Marshal Medes night officer ordered party perceived perished Persians person Prince Prince of Condé prisoner received regiment render replied retire retreat returned rushed Russians seized sent ship shot side siege Sir John soldiers soon Suliots surrender Suwaroff sword thou thousand threw took town troops Turks valour vessel victory whole wounded Xerxes