The Personal Narrative of the Sufferings of J Stephanini I a Native of Ar
The Personal Narrative of the Sufferings of J Stephanini I a Native of Ar
J Stephanini
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In this expedition, a battalion of European volunteers, compo- sed wholly of officers who had served with reputation in the armies of Europe, and commanded by General Nermann, a gallant and veteran German officer, with some Ce* phalenians, formed the advanced guard of the army. This guard being, by some mis- chance, separated from the main body, was suddenly attacked and surrounded by the whole Turkish army. A display of heroism ensued, not, perhaps, surpassed in military history. Recollecting ...their former noble achievements, and inspired with sentiments of glory, these brave men disdained to sur- render, but maintained their ground for several hours against the overwhelming 85 weight of the enemy. They fell gloriously on the field, after performing prodigies of valour. Their heroic leader, alone, esca- ped, with a severe wound This battle was fought near the city of Arta. In June, the acropolis of Athens, after a vigorous siege, was surrendered to the Greeks; and the garrison, consisting of eleven hundred Turks, were conveyed to the coast of Asia Minor.
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