A Journal of the Russian Campaign of 1812, Tr. by W. Knollys - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1852. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... his right than towards his left, and the stations of his enemy, which, from the plan of the defence, were necessarily confined to the ground between the Dwina and the Dnieper. The troops occupying these stations (they comprised the first and second armies, under Barclay and Bagration) could be more easily brought together to obviate any attempt on their right than they could be moved across the Dnieper to anticipate an attack on their left. One glance at the map will satisfy us on these points. Provided, therefore, Napoleon could succeed in keeping the Russian generals in ignorance of his real attack, he was justified in calculating on success. Had Ney accomplished his coup-de-main on the citadel of Smolensko, the thing was done, and Napoleon would have taken the Russian army in reverse. The fatal storm we have before spoken of, once more deranged Napoleon's calculation, by rendering the roads on the left bank of the Dnieper almost impassable to the French artillery. We conclude, that the considerations we have adduced were those which led the French Emperor to adopt the circuitous and longer route by Rasasna, and the left bank of the Dnieper, in preference to that shorter and more direct line by Souraj, suggested by Colonel Mitchell and "the Officer of rank." It must not be overlooked, however, that had he adopted the plan they recommended, he Mitchell's Rise and Fall of Napoleon. would have commenced his operation with Wittgenstein on his left flank, Barclay on his right, and Bagration in a position to cut off his communications with Mohilow, Minsk, Wilna, and Kowno. The imperfect information received on both sides led to this part of the campaign becoming a game of chance, at which the French Emperor was beaten. Chance had brought the army under Barclay near ...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1151079154
- ISBN 13 9781151079152
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages74
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