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" I had to scramble my way on foot, amidst the killed and wounded — among whom the enemy, from the side walls, were continually firing — and thus effected my escape from this agreeable situation. On the approach of our infantry, the French brigade was... "
Journal of a Regimental Officer During the Recent Campaign in Portugal and ... - Page 57
by Peter Hawker - 1810 - 137 pages
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The Soldiers Whom Wellington Led: Deeds of Daring, Chivalry, and Renown

Edward Fraser - Command of troops - 1913 - 478 pages
...list. For my own part, my horse being shot under me, the moment after a ball had grazed my upper leg, I had to scramble my way on foot amidst the killed...had the satisfaction of receiving thanks from the Commander-inChief. On the merits of the charge, the comment of the French General ought not to be omitted...
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