Letters from Head-quarters: Or, The Realities of the War in the Crimea, Volume 1J. Murray, 1856 - Crimean War, 1853-1856 |
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... whole being surrounded by a high wall ; and , with the exception of the single sentry who paces before the outer gate , a passer - by would never believe it was the residence of the Eng- lish Commander - in - Chief . May 4th . — I made ...
... whole being surrounded by a high wall ; and , with the exception of the single sentry who paces before the outer gate , a passer - by would never believe it was the residence of the Eng- lish Commander - in - Chief . May 4th . — I made ...
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... whole of the infantry has , I believe , arrived , with the excep- tion of one battalion . The 8th Hussars and the 17th Lancers are the only cavalry regiments yet come , but the transports with cavalry on board are arriving daily . It is ...
... whole of the infantry has , I believe , arrived , with the excep- tion of one battalion . The 8th Hussars and the 17th Lancers are the only cavalry regiments yet come , but the transports with cavalry on board are arriving daily . It is ...
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... whole of the 1st Division ( Duke of Cambridge's ) embarked this morning , and steamed away for Varna soon after midday . I wish I was going too ; we are all getting very tired of this place . The advance guard of the French division ...
... whole of the 1st Division ( Duke of Cambridge's ) embarked this morning , and steamed away for Varna soon after midday . I wish I was going too ; we are all getting very tired of this place . The advance guard of the French division ...
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... whole of the besieging force had crossed to the north side of the Danube , and taken with them all their siege guns and ma- terial . Lord Raglan immediately sent off two of his aides - de - camp to Devna , with orders to Lord Cardigan ...
... whole of the besieging force had crossed to the north side of the Danube , and taken with them all their siege guns and ma- terial . Lord Raglan immediately sent off two of his aides - de - camp to Devna , with orders to Lord Cardigan ...
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... whole of that siege your son displayed very rare qualities , combining , with the skill and intelligence of an accom- plished officer , the intrepidity of the most daring soldier - at one moment gaining the confidence of the garrison ...
... whole of that siege your son displayed very rare qualities , combining , with the skill and intelligence of an accom- plished officer , the intrepidity of the most daring soldier - at one moment gaining the confidence of the garrison ...
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