| "As promised the translation. I think that the print is a page
from a book, because the writing is just the beginning of a chapter." |
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Napoleon at Montereau
(18th of February 1814)
Painting by Horace Vernet
"It wasn't the first time, that the famous General
handled a cannon. One even assured that he knew how to aim it that
brilliantly, that the best gunners admired him. Napoleon had regained
his old zeal and courage; in Montereau he was the same as at the
battles of his youth: the experienced General had lost nothing of
his excellent qualities; the slander might accuse him of having
no talents but making incalculable attacks; however, his military
genius had not abandoned him so far. This was proven by all his
actions, and, as proof of that, we shall give you a description
of this battle.
"At the 18th of February 1814, the General Briancks with two Austrian
and two Würtembourgs divisions, had taken position at the heights
in front of Montereau, which covered the bridges of the town. General
Château tried to attack, but without success; he was forced to pull
back: the troops of General Gerard kept the battle going throughout
the morning. Napoleon came galloping on the battlefield, and immediately
ordered to attack the heights. General Pajol, advanced, grabbed
the United..." |
| "well, that is where it ends. The text is written in the Dutch
spelling of that period..." |
| Thanks Erny! |
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