The Campaign of Waterloo: a Military History
The Campaign of Waterloo: a Military History
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The Prussians lost'* in this battle about 18,000 men killed and wounded ; and, a day or two afterwards, about 10,000 or 12,000 more, who would seerii to have done their duty in the fight, abandoned their colors, and retired towards Liege. These men belonged to prov- inces which had formerly been part of the French Empire, and their sympathies were with Napoleon.*^ The French captured some thousands of the Prussian wounded, and 25 or 30 guns. The French loss was between 11,000 and 12,000 men.*' ...The battle was over at about half-past nine. The 3d Corps established itself in bivouac beyond St. Amand and Wagnel^e; the 6th Corps occupied the plateau of Bussy ; the 4th Corps was on the right of the 6th, with one division at and near Potriaux. The Guard and Milhaud's cuirassiers occupied a line behind these troops.'* At II P. M. the Emperor returned to Fleurus,'^ where he established his headquarters.
All parts of the French army on the field had taken part in this action except the ist and 6th Corps.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The Prussians lost'* in this battle about 18,000 men killed and wounded ; and, a day or two afterwards, about 10,000 or 12,000 more, who would seerii to have done their duty in the fight, abandoned their colors, and retired towards Liege. These men belonged to prov- inces which had formerly been part of the French Empire, and their sympathies were with Napoleon.*^ The French captured some thousands of the Prussian wounded, and 25 or 30 guns. The French loss was between 11,000 and 12,000 men.*' ...The battle was over at about half-past nine. The 3d Corps established itself in bivouac beyond St. Amand and Wagnel^e; the 6th Corps occupied the plateau of Bussy ; the 4th Corps was on the right of the 6th, with one division at and near Potriaux. The Guard and Milhaud's cuirassiers occupied a line behind these troops.'* At II P. M. the Emperor returned to Fleurus,'^ where he established his headquarters.
All parts of the French army on the field had taken part in this action except the ist and 6th Corps.
What to read after The Campaign of Waterloo: a Military History?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Ropes, John Codman, 1836-1899 to read onlineMoreLess
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