The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... action against such a superior force , without some small refit and re- freshment for the men ? Their answer was , that she certainly was not . He then gave these or- ders : " Veer the ship , and lay her head to the westward let some of ...
... action against such a superior force , without some small refit and re- freshment for the men ? Their answer was , that she certainly was not . He then gave these or- ders : " Veer the ship , and lay her head to the westward let some of ...
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... action . " But when the French came up , their comrade made signals of distress , and they all hoisted out their boats to go to her assistance , leaving the Aga- memnon unmolested . 66 Nelson found Commodore Linzee at Tunis , where he ...
... action . " But when the French came up , their comrade made signals of distress , and they all hoisted out their boats to go to her assistance , leaving the Aga- memnon unmolested . 66 Nelson found Commodore Linzee at Tunis , where he ...
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... , and butchering all who oppose the usurpa- tion ! Among the enormities which France has committed , this action seems but as a speck ; yet the foulest murderer that ever suffered by the hand of 1794. ] 67 LIFE OF NELSON .
... , and butchering all who oppose the usurpa- tion ! Among the enormities which France has committed , this action seems but as a speck ; yet the foulest murderer that ever suffered by the hand of 1794. ] 67 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... action our army appeared upon the heights ; and having reconnoitred the place , returned to St. Fiorenzo . " What the general could have seen to make a retreat necessary , " said Nelson , " I cannot comprehend . A thousand men would cer ...
... action our army appeared upon the heights ; and having reconnoitred the place , returned to St. Fiorenzo . " What the general could have seen to make a retreat necessary , " said Nelson , " I cannot comprehend . A thousand men would cer ...
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... actions against ships , two against Bastia in my ship , four boat actions , and two villages taken , and twelve sail of ... action . They have not done me justice . But never mind , I'll have a gazette of my own . " How amply was this ...
... actions against ships , two against Bastia in my ship , four boat actions , and two villages taken , and twelve sail of ... action . They have not done me justice . But never mind , I'll have a gazette of my own . " How amply was this ...
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