Examples of using "Mortier" in a sentence and their english translations:
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15. Marshal Mortier
Mortier was well liked by all, and almost uniquely,
Napoleon never regarded Mortier as suitable for major, independent command,
In 1808, Mortier joined Napoleon for the invasion of Spain,
Édouard Mortier was from a prosperous middle-class background in northern France.
Standing 6 foot 4, Mortier was conspicuous for his height and bravery,
Mortier then spent three years commanding the Paris military district.
Mortier and Eighth Corps were in a supporting role for the Jena campaign of 1806.
the king received a minor wound, but Marshal Mortier and 17 others were killed.
When war broke out with France’s neighbours, Mortier’s unit was sent to the front.
In 1799, Mortier fought under General Masséna’s command at the Second Battle of Zurich,
he wanted Mortier to resume his customary role at the head of the Young Guard,
Mortier carried out this assignment with tact and diplomacy, ensuring the occupation was unopposed.
Mortier was recalled to France to organise and train the Young Guard – a new,
In 1814, the final defence of the French capital fell to troops under Mortier
Mortier told his men, “We have not enough troops to resist their large armies for long;
at Dürenstein. Mortier fought his way out of the trap with a night-time bayonet charge:
Mortier led the Young Guard in Russia in 1812, but was powerless to prevent the corps’
Mortier continued to command the Young Guard during Napoleon’s campaigns in Germany and France,
Following Napoleon’s victory over the Austrians at Ulm in 1805, Mortier and his new Eighth Corps