Nelson: A Dream of GloryJonathan Cape, 2004 - 943페이지 This compelling biography of Britain s greatest naval hero includes the only full reconstruction of Nelson s early voyages. Areas of his career are illuminated for the first time together with revealing discoveries about his personal and professional relationships." |
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... attack . If the redcoats attacked the hill forts he saw them being punished heavily as they advanced over the rough ground , and suffering progres- sive attrition as they battled from one post to another . Although the enemy was ...
... attack . If the redcoats attacked the hill forts he saw them being punished heavily as they advanced over the rough ground , and suffering progres- sive attrition as they battled from one post to another . Although the enemy was ...
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... attack fell far short of its objective . Some damage had been done , but not enough , and far from inducing the Spanish fleet out the attack merely gave it a measure of approbation . National newspapers represented Mazarredo's men as ...
... attack fell far short of its objective . Some damage had been done , but not enough , and far from inducing the Spanish fleet out the attack merely gave it a measure of approbation . National newspapers represented Mazarredo's men as ...
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... attack . Seven or eight twenty - four - pounders occupied the sea end of the mole , and at its other extremity a hastily constructed battery guarded the gateway that led to the square . Up to ten guns could be trained from the huge ...
... attack . Seven or eight twenty - four - pounders occupied the sea end of the mole , and at its other extremity a hastily constructed battery guarded the gateway that led to the square . Up to ten guns could be trained from the huge ...
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Corsica | 458 |
A Long and Hazardous Service | 494 |
Two Meetings with French Gentry | 520 |
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