novel
The War of the Axe
J. Percy Groves
Named on the page for Battle of Albuera.
draft Matched to the battle automatically; not yet reviewed.
Passages that name the battle; the whole book is at Project Gutenberg.
16 May 1811
Battle of Albuera
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
"By the way, Jamieson," said Major G--, "talking of Soult reminds me of your promise to give us an account of the part your old regiment played at Albuera. Suppose we have it now? It is just the time and place for an old campaigner to `fight his battles o'er again.'"
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
"After a fatiguing march the draft joined the 2nd Division at Albuera on the 13th May, and to my great pleasure I found myself reposted to the `Light Bobs.'
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
"On the 15th May Beresford took post on the Albuera range, about seven miles from the town and fortress of Badajos. This range extends for four miles, and, being easy of ascent, is practicable for both cavalry and artillery. Along the eastern base of the hills flow the Albuera and its tributary the Feria, and between these two rivers is a wooded range of hills. This range Beresford most unfortunately neglected to occupy.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
"The battle was over. By three o'clock the last shot had been fired, and the remnant of the British troops, who had fought with such devoted courage, stood triumphant on the bloodstained ground. Since that memorable day I have taken part in many a `stricken field,' but never have I seen harder fighting than at the battle of Albuera."
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