Soldier of the Empire. The Note-Books of Captain Coignet - Bob Carruthers
The Note-Books of Captain Coignet
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Jean-Roch Coignet (1776 – 1865) was a French soldier who served in the military campaigns of the Consulate and First French Empire, up to the Battle of Waterloo. Coignet was conscripted in 1799 and served as a grenadier in the 96th Line. Early in his career he fought hard at the Battle of Montebello and the Battle of Marengo, after which he was promoted to the guard and awarded the Légion d'honneur. As a grenadier of the guard Coignet fought at Ulm, Austerlitz, Jena, Eylau and Friedland. After being promoted to corporal, he took part in the invasion of Spain and the Battle of Somosierra and the pursuit of the British army. Coignet then fought at Aspern-Essling. After victory in the campaign Coignet rose to the rank of sergeant, eventually becoming baggage-master. Coignet was sent on a series of solo missions for the Emperor during the disastrous invasion of Russia. After this, Coignet was promoted to captain in Napoleon's staff. Coignet participated in the campaigns of 1813-1814 and rejoined the Emperor durin...
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2012Uitgever: Barnsley, Pen & Sword279 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 1781591504ISBN-13: 9781781591505Koop dit boek tweedehands
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[Auteur: Carruthers, Bob] [Pagina's: 279] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Barnsley, Pen & Sword] [Jaar: 2012] [Titel: Soldier of the Empire. The Note-Books of Captain Coignet]
