Tag: Imperial Guard
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A complaint of a chasseur à pied, August 1810 …
To His Majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, Mediator of Switzerland etc., etc. Sire, One of Your Majesty’s humble servants informs you that the Regiment of Foot Chasseurs of your Old Guard has not received hats on the account of the corps since 29 December…
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Guard chasseur Godin’s recollections on Wagram …
… The following day after this tragic day (the battle of Aspern Essling), we were led back to bivouac on the left of Vienna and we stayed there for twenty-two days. During this time, everything had been put back in order; the bridges had been re-established and we were ordered to raise camp. Around ten…
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A letter of an Imperial Guard gunner, 1813 …
Frankfurt, 8 July 1813. Dear brother and Sister, I hope these few lines reach you whilst enjoying good health, which, thanks be to God, I boast as well. I therefore inform you that I have reached Frankfurt, a large city in Germany where we were quartered and have been at peace for six days. We…
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General Dautancourt’s battle accounts, 1814 …
General Dautancourt’s experiences set during three battles of the 1814 campaign. Note that he writes in third person. Montereau, 18 February 1814. With General Lion, commanding the four service squadrons close the Emperor, having been slightly wounded on February 14 at Vauchamp, General Dautancourt was summoned to command these squadrons on the morning of the…