The History of the War: From the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Volume 1 |
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Page 19
... defended by ditches apparently impassable , and to the towers and battle- ments of which there seemed no access , was carried by storm after an assault of two hours . De Launey the governor , was conveyed to the place de Greve , and in ...
... defended by ditches apparently impassable , and to the towers and battle- ments of which there seemed no access , was carried by storm after an assault of two hours . De Launey the governor , was conveyed to the place de Greve , and in ...
Page 48
... defended it against every attack ; but respect for the lives of the deluded mul- titude induced the king to forbear from repelling force by force . At four o'clock At four o'clock in the afternoon the mob amounted to about 40,000 , and ...
... defended it against every attack ; but respect for the lives of the deluded mul- titude induced the king to forbear from repelling force by force . At four o'clock At four o'clock in the afternoon the mob amounted to about 40,000 , and ...
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... defended with 75 pieces of cannon and excellent casemates , to sur- render after so short a siege . On further inquiry these suspicions were confirmed , and M. de Lavergne , the governor , was ordered to be tried by a court - martial ...
... defended with 75 pieces of cannon and excellent casemates , to sur- render after so short a siege . On further inquiry these suspicions were confirmed , and M. de Lavergne , the governor , was ordered to be tried by a court - martial ...
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... defended by strong and extensive fortifications . The grand object of their pursuit now appeared to the English within their immediate grasp , but unexpected disasters obstructed its attain- ment . They had experienced the in- clemency ...
... defended by strong and extensive fortifications . The grand object of their pursuit now appeared to the English within their immediate grasp , but unexpected disasters obstructed its attain- ment . They had experienced the in- clemency ...
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... defended , between the heights of Mons and Jemappe . They entered the latter town with a pre- cipitation more resembling a positive flight than the retreat of a regular army . The Austrians , according to the account of Du- mouriez ...
... defended , between the heights of Mons and Jemappe . They entered the latter town with a pre- cipitation more resembling a positive flight than the retreat of a regular army . The Austrians , according to the account of Du- mouriez ...
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