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MARSHAL SUCHET
Louis-Gabriel Suchet was born on March 2, 1770, near
Lyons, France. While still a young man he joined the new revolutionary army
where his youthful fervor quickly gave way to a generous and honest personality
which won the unwavering dedication of his men. Suchet however, was an
outspoken individual and early in his career he repeatedly and openly
criticized young Napoleon Bonaparte's ascending status. This was to stunt the
young Suchet's career in numerous ways and only after long and obviously
brilliant service did the two sides agree on his appropriate rewards of rank
and command. Years later however, when Napoleon was asked who the best French
general was, he replied "This is difficult to say, but it seems to me that it
is Suchet..."
The following memoirs were written by Marshal Suchet,
and are based directly on the original English language editions published by
Colburn in 1829, three years after the marshal's death. They cover only the
period of the peninsular campaign and insurrection, during which Suchet held
almost all of Eastern Spain – the only French Marshal of the wars to
enhance his status as a result of service in Spain. As both an eyewitness and
brilliant commander, Suchet is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to
understand the difficulties of Napoleonic warfare at its worst, the subtleties
of counter-insurgency operations and the advantages of efficient civil
administration.
Volume 1
Chapter 1a ·
Chapter 1b ·
Chapter 1c
The Battle of
Maria
Chapter 2a ·
Chapter 2b · Chapter
2c
Battle in Arragon
Chapter
3a · Chapter 3b ·
Chapter 3c
Expedition to Valencia
Chapter 4a · Chapter 4b · Chapter
4c · Chapter 4d
Siege of
Lerida
Chapter 5a ·
Chapter 5b
Taking of Mequinenza
Chapter 6a · Chapter 6b · Chapter
6c
March on Lower Ebro
Chapter
7a · Chapter 7b
Blockade of
Tortosa
Chapter 8a ·
Chapter 8b
Siege of Tortosa
Chapter 9a · Chapter
9b · Chapter 9c
Taking of col de
Balaguer
Chapter 10a ·
Chapter 10b · Chapter 10b
Administration of Arragon |
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