Examples of using "Berthier" in a sentence and their english translations:
3. Marshal Berthier
Berthier followed in his father’s footsteps,
including Ney, Macdonald, Oudinot and Berthier.
Berthier, building on recent trends in French staff practice,
But neither Berthier nor his system was perfect:
Napoleon conceded, "If Berthier had been there, I would not have met this misfortune."
Napoleon and Berthier established a highly effective working relationship
Louis-Alexandre Berthier was born at Versailles, 10 miles from Paris. His
Yet Berthier remained a liability as a field commander.
and Berthier was among those who tried to persuade Napoleon to halt the advance at Smolensk.
Jomini, Ney’s talented chief of staff, drove him to defect to the Russians.
There, a few weeks later, Berthier fell from a window and was killed.
the army’s temporary commander - Marshal Berthier – nearly left Davout to be cut off.
1813, though his relations with the Emperor, and Marshal Berthier in particular, were increasingly
Berthier was a brigadier general with 25 years’ service,
Berthier was the first name on the list of new Marshals, with seniority over all others.
Despite his own poor health in the wake of the retreat, Berthier worked hard to salvage the
Berthier had none of Murat’s glamour, nor Ney’s heroism, nor the tactical instincts of Davout.
Berthier played a crucial role in planning Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition of 1798,
He was ignored. As disaster engulfed the army, Berthier continued to perform his duty.
Berthier was also notorious for his jealousies and grudges: his pedantic vendetta against
Berthier continued to serve Napoleon faithfully,
On campaign, Berthier and the Emperor often travelled together in the imperial coach,
and beyond. They spent so much time together, Berthier was nicknamed ‘Napoleon’s wife.’
Returning to his usual role as chief of staff, Berthier once more proved his exceptional talents,
The invasion of Russia in 1812 was a test like no other for Marshal Berthier and his staff.
“A simple private is happier than I,” Berthier complained, “I am being killed by all this work.”
been betrayed by Berthier, who was just a gosling transformed by me into some kind of eagle.”
boss, Berthier replied, "Remember that one day it will be a fine thing to be second to Bonaparte."
including Napoleon’s chief of staff, Marshal Berthier – and perhaps even the Emperor himself.