Passages in the Life of a Soldier: Or, Military Service in the East and West, Volumen2Hurst and Blackett, 1857 |
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... horse , by a round shot , and he died on the spot . The Valley of Death was appropriately named . Shallow at the top , near the camps , it becomes deep , narrow , and solemn , as it approaches the city . Cliffs of shell limestone , with ...
... horse , by a round shot , and he died on the spot . The Valley of Death was appropriately named . Shallow at the top , near the camps , it becomes deep , narrow , and solemn , as it approaches the city . Cliffs of shell limestone , with ...
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... took the bearskin to the Crimea with them , which requires epaulettes or wings on the shoulder to carry it off , otherwise it seems too much for the figure . We left our horses with part of the French 20th THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER . 85.
... took the bearskin to the Crimea with them , which requires epaulettes or wings on the shoulder to carry it off , otherwise it seems too much for the figure . We left our horses with part of the French 20th THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER . 85.
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... horses with part of the French 20th regiment , trench guards , and going up a trench to the right followed a man of the 25th French , carrying camp- kettles to the Mamelon , and with his firelock slung at his back . We discoursed of the ...
... horses with part of the French 20th regiment , trench guards , and going up a trench to the right followed a man of the 25th French , carrying camp- kettles to the Mamelon , and with his firelock slung at his back . We discoursed of the ...
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... extensive French trenches on our left , and working towards the Bastion - du - Mât ( the Flag - staff bastion ) , & c . We left our horses with some French soldiers at a cave , and slanting upwards found ourselves THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER .
... extensive French trenches on our left , and working towards the Bastion - du - Mât ( the Flag - staff bastion ) , & c . We left our horses with some French soldiers at a cave , and slanting upwards found ourselves THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER .
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... the four armies . British and Sardinian lancers rode in advance , the red and white pennons of the first , and dark blue of the last , dancing in the breeze . Our men looked lusty , and rode excellent horses . 96 PASSAGES IN.
... the four armies . British and Sardinian lancers rode in advance , the red and white pennons of the first , and dark blue of the last , dancing in the breeze . Our men looked lusty , and rode excellent horses . 96 PASSAGES IN.
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