The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 3G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 34
... garrison . On one occa- sion during an assault , she sallied out at the opposite gate , set the camp of the besiegers on fire , retired to the neighbouring castle of Aurai , and shortly after fought her way back into Hennebon . The same ...
... garrison . On one occa- sion during an assault , she sallied out at the opposite gate , set the camp of the besiegers on fire , retired to the neighbouring castle of Aurai , and shortly after fought her way back into Hennebon . The same ...
Page 91
... garrison fired above 11,000 large shells , and nearly an equal number of shot , without a single round being fired against the defences in return . General Picton's division was directed to assault the larger , and General Crawford's ...
... garrison fired above 11,000 large shells , and nearly an equal number of shot , without a single round being fired against the defences in return . General Picton's division was directed to assault the larger , and General Crawford's ...
Page 143
... garrison of near 6000 men . The Spanish army , consisted of 14,000 , was encamped within a mile and a half of the gates , and had con- structed the most extensive works . These General Elliott determined if possible to destroy ; and ac ...
... garrison of near 6000 men . The Spanish army , consisted of 14,000 , was encamped within a mile and a half of the gates , and had con- structed the most extensive works . These General Elliott determined if possible to destroy ; and ac ...
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