ISBN: 9781130493818

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 380 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.8in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… Mehr…

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 380 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.8in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1799 Excerpt: . . . a reinforcement, which I immediately detached: it consisted of two Iquadrnns of ZcU-hwitz cuirassiers, major-general M anlells brigade of heavy ctralry, and die eleventh regiment of light dragoons. . As they could not arrive till it was dark, general Otto was obliged to delay the attack till the next morning, when it took place soon aller day-break. He then ordered two squadrons s hufiiirs, and two squadrons of the fifteenth regiment of light dragoons, to charge the enemy, which they did with the greatest success; and finding a line of infantry in the rear of of the cavalry, they continued the charge without hesitation, and broke tlieni likewise. Had they been pro. ptrlv supported, the entire destruction of the enernv must have been the consequence, but, by some mistake, general Mansels brigade did not arrive in time fpr that purpose. The enemy, however, were completely driven back, and obliged to fetreat in great confusion into Cambrai, with the loss of twelve hundred pivu killed in the field, and three pieces ps cannon. The gallantry displayed by theffe troops, but. particularly by the 15th regiment of light dragopns, docs them the highest honour; and, considering the danger of their situation, wnen left without support, the loss they experienced is not considerable. The only officer wounded was captain Aylett, of the 15 th regiment, who had the misfortune to be severely wounded by a bayonet in the body. Enclosed I transmit a return of the killed, wounded, and milling, upon the occasion. The first parallel at Landrecics is in such forwardness, that it is intended to-night to convey the cannon into the batteries, which are to open to-morrow. The enemy attempted this rooming to make two lorties but were driven back with considerable loss. I am, sir, . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<