Tag: Saint-Germain-en-Laye

• The 1814 journal of a squadron commander – horse artillery (II) …

  

  The second part of Squadron Commander Hubert Mathieu’s (horse artillery) journal set during the 1814 campaign for France … … On the 18th, at 9 o’clock, Bac was evacuated and the infantry of the corps proceeded towards Roussi. The various (out)posts which were relieved were to form the rearguard along with the horse artillery and…

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  February 9, 2023

  1814 Campaign, Artillery, Battle, Imperial Guard, Logistics – War Commissionary – Intendancy, Marshals, Memoirs, Officer

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