Examples of using "Macdonald" in a sentence and their english translations:
Macdonald.
Bessières. Macdonald.
Marshal Macdonald
thanks to the intercession of Marshal Macdonald.
including Ney, Macdonald, Oudinot and Berthier.
But when Macdonald advanced across the Katzbach river, torrential rain and flooding caused
Macdonald continued to serve Napoleon as a loyal and reliable commander throughout the
Macdonald was a methodical, reliable if unspectacular commander.
Macdonald was kept on as a military advisor by France’s restored Bourbon monarchy.
Macdonald and Eugène worked well together, driving back the Austrians, and by an awesome
During the Hundred Days, Macdonald remained loyal to the King, and attempted to rally
Moreau was exiled; Macdonald was placed under police surveillance, and retired to his country
Macdonald spent an unhappy year in Catalonia, commanding troops in what he regarded as an
By 1813, Napoleon relied on Macdonald as one of his senior Marshals.
A week later, Napoleon created three new Marshals: Macdonald, Oudinot and Marmont.
In addition, Macdonald received the title Duke of Taranto and a large pension.
“Macdonald for France”, it was said, “Oudinot for the army; Marmont for friendship.”
Macdonald was with the rearguard when the French retreat began, and was shocked to see
his foreign minister, the Marquis de Caulaincourt, “Macdonald does not like me, but he is a
Unlike most Marshals, Macdonald was never under Napoleon’s spell, and always spoke
Perhaps inevitably, in April, it was Macdonald and Ney who took the lead in confronting Napoleon
Napoleon named Macdonald as one of the three men who’d negotiate with the allies, telling
7-month siege of Girona, but was soon replaced by Macdonald for his lacklustre performance.
On their left flank Marshal Macdonald led Tenth Corps, with a large Prussian contingent…
Macdonald stood up for his friend’s reputation – an act of loyalty typical of the man…
Macdonald took full responsibility for the disaster, though his lack of cavalry and some
In their last meeting a few days later, Napoleon told Macdonald, “I did not know you well;
Inspired by tales of the Trojan War, Macdonald chose a military life, and became a lieutenant