General de KalbUniversity of North Carolina Press, 1966 - 251 էջ Originally published in 1966, A. E. Zucker presented the first modern biography of General de Kalb, a German by birth who held the rank of major general in the Continental Army and died at the Battle of Camden during the American Revolutionary War. Through the use of previously unpublished materials, Zucker's biography challenged previous views of de Kalb and depicts his relationship with Lafayette. |
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... enemy . It would seem , at all events , that they have it in their power to harass and enclose him , and to cut off or at least greatly impede his supplies and forage . I have not a moment's doubt that you will omit no opportu- nity of ...
... enemy . It would seem , at all events , that they have it in their power to harass and enclose him , and to cut off or at least greatly impede his supplies and forage . I have not a moment's doubt that you will omit no opportu- nity of ...
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... enemy's cavalry in front , the light infantry on either flank were directed to advance immediately and open a heavy fire , under cover of which Colonel Armand was to resist the attack , and if possible to drive off the enemy . The ...
... enemy's cavalry in front , the light infantry on either flank were directed to advance immediately and open a heavy fire , under cover of which Colonel Armand was to resist the attack , and if possible to drive off the enemy . The ...
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... enemy's plans or position . Colonel Armand was probably the most indignant because he , with his cavalry , was ordered to the front of an advanc- ing column " to march in profound silence " in the depth of the night- let no horse neigh ...
... enemy's plans or position . Colonel Armand was probably the most indignant because he , with his cavalry , was ordered to the front of an advanc- ing column " to march in profound silence " in the depth of the night- let no horse neigh ...
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Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 7 |
Apprenticeship under Marshals Saxe and Lowendal | 30 |
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