 General called on me on that day, and proposed that half of the army should march to the rear to oppose the enemy, while the other half should maintain the post at Talavera. My answer was, that if by half the army...  The Universal magazine - Seite 2521809Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington - 1834 - 606 Seiten
...resistance. ' General Cuesta called upon me on that day, and proposed that half of the army should move to the rear to oppose the enemy, while the other half should maintain the post at Talavera. My answer was, that if, by half the army, he meant half of each army, I could only answer,... | |
 | 1811 - 448 Seiten
...as well for the purpose of checking Vic terras to take care of the wounded, Gen. Cuesta accordingly proposed that half of the army should march to the rear to oppose the enemy, while the other should remain at Talavera. Sir Arthur said tint if by half the army he meant half of each army, he... | |
 | Arthur Wellesley (1st duke of Wellington.) - 1838 - 620 Seiten
...resistance. ' General Cuesta called upon me on that day, and proposed that half of the army should more to the rear to oppose the enemy, while the other half should maintain the post at Talavera. My answer was, that if, by half the army, he meant half of each army, I could only answer,... | |
 | 1811 - 1008 Seiten
...movement." General Cueeta, the moment the intelligence was received, called on the British general, and proposed that half of the army should march to...rear to oppose the enemy, while the other half should remain at Talavera. Sir A. Wellesley said, that if by half the army he meant half of each army, he... | |
 | Monthly literary register - 1809 - 752 Seiten
...remove ; the battalions of Bejar dispersed without making any resistance. The general called upon me on that day, and proposed that half of the army should march to the rear to oppose tbe enemy, while the other half should maintain the post at Talavera. My answer was, that if by half... | |
 | 1809 - 716 Seiten
...remove ; the battalions of Bejar dispersed without making any resistance. The General called upon me on that day, and proposed that half of the army should...rear, to oppose the Enemy, while the other half should mainta'n the post at Talavera. My Answer Was, that if by half the army, 'he meant half of each army,... | |
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