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Marshal Louis Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) He would serve throughout the Napoleonic Wars until his death in 1815.

..........the Brothers Berthier. My name is Leopold and this is my brother Louis & my other brother Louis. Marshal Louis Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) General Louis Cesar dit de Berluy Berthier (1765-1818) General Victor Leopold Berthier (1770-1807)

Very Nice! What are the measurements? thanks, barry

Size 6 Mud Proof Boots Drouot asked Napoleon to wait until the mud dries at Waterloo before attacking. http://www.answers.com/topic/waterloo-film Napoleon is in a happy mood compared to the night before but now the commander of artillery(Drouot) brings bad news. The rains of the previous night have made it impossible to manoeuvre the French guns. The battle must be delayed until the ground dries. Napoleon, who agrees with Ney that they had fought with muddy boots previously, alone among his generals realises that each delay brings the Prussians closer. He is annoyed and leaves his breakfast to look at the battlefield. Waterloo Movie 1970 - Napoleon gets stuck in the mud

They would soon be at Waterloo.

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General Antoine Drouot (1774-1847) Artillery Officer Battles Fluerus Hohenlinden Wagram Borodino Lutzen Bautzen Leipzig Hanau La Rothiere Vauchamps Craonne Laon Waterloo

Hello, This one showed up today. Thanks to Jerome I got it translated. The document is not that exciting except for the fact that it is signed by Napoleon and Drouot. thanks, barry "Report to Sa Majest? l'Empereur Porto Ferragio, 23 June 1814. Sire, I have to honour of submitting Your Majesty a report from the Capitaine d'Habillement relating to the establishments to set up for the stores. I have the honour of praying Your Majesty to authorize the requested expenses. Gal.Drouot"

Here is an entry dated the 19th of July 1793. Custine would be replaced by the Irish born Kilmaine. Within 40 days Custine's head would be in a Basket.

Thanks The last mention of Custine in the journal is July 16, 1793. I don't know the date of his recall to Paris. I believe Baussancourt was put on trial but released. Both men served under Rochambeau during the American Revolution. Wike Bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Custine Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine (February 4, 1740 ? August 28, 1793), was a French general. Born in Metz, he began his military career as a captain in the Seven Years' War, where he learned to admire the modern military organisation of Prussia. He next served with distinction against the British as a colonel in expeditionary force of the comte de Rochambeau in the War of American Independence. On his return to France he was named mar?chal de camp (brigadier general) and appointed governor of Toulon. In 1789 he was elected to the states-general by the bailliage of Metz. In October 1791 he again joined the army, with the rank of lieutenant-general and became popular with the soldiers, amongst whom he was known as g?n?ral moustache. General-in-chief of the army of the Vosges, he took Speyer, Worms, Mainz and Frankfurt in September and October 1792. He carried on the revolutionary propaganda by proclamations, and levied heavy taxes on the nobility and clergy. During the winter a Prussian army forced him to evacuate Frankfurt, re-cross the Rhine and fall back upon Landau. He was accused of treason, defended by Robespierre, and sent back to the army of the north. But he dared not take the offensive, and did nothing to save Cond?, which the Austrians were besieging. Sent to Paris to justify himself, he was found guilty by the Revolutionary Tribunal of having intrigued with the enemies of the Republic, and guillotined on 28 August 1793. His son was guillotined for attempting to defend him, and his daughter-in-law nearly shared the same fate, but survived, as did his grandson, Astolphe-Louis-L?onor, marquis de Custine

This is the last mention of Custine in the journal. thanks, barry

Execution of Custine Paris, August 28, 1793 The evidence and arguments on the trail of Custine, were concluded on the 27th, late in the evening. The Public Accuser, and the Prisoner's Counsel, having made their remark, the President of the Tribunal stated the following questions for the consideration of the Jury: 1. Have there been, during the present war, criminal manoeuvres and correspondence with the enemies of the Republic, tending to facilitate their entrance into our territory, and to deliver up to them our places of strength, cities, magazines, and arsenals? 2. Is it proved that in consequence of such correspondence, the cities of Frankfort, Mentz, Conde, and Valenciennes have fallen into the hands of the enemy? 3. Is Adam Philip Custine, late General of the Army of the North and Ardennes, convicted of having co-operated in these manoeuvres and correspondence? To all these questions the Jury found in the affirmative and passed the following sentence: Adam Philip Custine is condemned to death, and confiscation of property for the benefit of the Republic. The sentence of death shall be executed, in the Place of the Revolution, between 10 and eleven o'clock in the morning read, printed, and posted up, wherever it shall seem proper. The President called upon the prisoner to say, if he had any objection to make to the application of the law? Custine answered "I have no defenders they have disappeared; my conscience make me no reproach; I die innocent." The people heard the sentence with loud applause. Custine was brought to the place of execution on the morning of the 28th, where he showed neither the calm resignation of conscious innocence, nor the indignant firmness that men of proud spirits, who have no such consolation, substitute for it. He kissed the crucifix, embraced his Confessor, hesitated, used every artifice to gain a few minuted longer time, and at last was brought to the guillotine by force.

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Head-Quarters of the Prince de Cobourg June 3, 1793 General Custine arrived at the French army the day after the taking of the Camp of Famars, and sent notice of his arrival to the Prince de Cobourg. He is assembling all his forces behind Bouchain, and this obliges the Prince of Cobourg to have an army of observation to cover the siege. The Count de Clairfayt commands it, and it consists of 30,000 men, posted from Vavrechin to Mayelle. The Prince of Cobourg, with an equal number of troops, is going to encamp at Denain. Thirty five thousand men will be employed in the siege of Valenciennes, and 7000 at that of Conde; 5000 more will join General Latour, that he may attack Maubeuge at the same time. The Duke of York commands the English and Hanoverian army, and 6000 Austrians, at the head of whom General Ferrari. This corps, which is 20,000 men strong, makes the circumvallation on the right side of the Scheldt, from Fontenelle to Onnaing. Several small camps occupy Estreu, St. Sauve, and the space between Onnaing and Rombies. The reserve of artillery is near Curgies, supported by 3000 Austrians. A floating battery has been constructed to batter Conde, on the side of the inundation, where the enemy thought themselves secure. The garrison of Valenciennes does nothing to hinder us from establishing our batteries upon Mount Anzin, which is 800 fathoms from the place. A deserter has informed us that 300 inhabitants who spoke of a surrender, have been imprisoned. Quesnoi is invested, and will be attacked at the same time as the other places. Since the late defeats, desertion is very considerable among the French troops of the line, and a great number of soldiers daily come over to us. We took 100 prisoners in the pursuit on the 24th and 25th of last month. The Head-Quarters of the Prince of Cobourg are at St. Amand, Bruay, and the Abbey Vicogne, in order to be at hand to give assistance at the operations of the sieges of Conde and Valenciennes.

Extract of a Letter from an Officer in the British Army Camp Famars May 24, 1793 I have the pleasure of informing you, that yesterday a general attack was made with great success upon all the posts of the French in the neighbourhood, by the Austrians, British, and Hanoverians, under the Prince of Cobourg. At the same time, the French were attacked at the Heights of Mount Anzain near Valenciennes, by General Clairfayt; at Maubeuge by Count of La Tour; and at Orchies by the Dutch, who were equally successful. The enemy were so much dispirited by their losses yesterday, that they early this morning abandoned this camp, which is remarkably strong, and defended by five redoubts, before we had attempted to storm it, which would otherwise have taken place at day break. The loss of the British is trifling, amounting to no more than twenty or thirty privates of the 14th and 53d Regiments, and the 11th of Light Horse; the latter attacked a convoy escorting provisions, killed about forty, and brought in thirty prisoners, and several waggons with provisions; the Guards were not engaged. We are now encamped within cannon shot of Valenciennes, which must soon fall, as well as Conde, as they are completely surrounded. Whilst I am writing, the suburbs of Valenciennes are in flames; but whether from the fire of the Austrians, or whether it was done by the Garrison, I cannot ascertain; some deserters say, that the French are gone to Cambray and Douay, and that at least five hundred of them would have deserted yesterday, if they could have done it with safety. As the messenger is going off I must conclude in haste.

General Baussancourt(1745-1795) General Custine(1740-1793) Baussancourt served under Custine and I thought I'd post the pages during the 23rd of May. I can only make certain words so if any French speakers/readers see anything interesting please let me know. thanks, barry This is a 125 page journal detailing military orders issued to General Baussancourt during the period of April through August 1793. Baussancourt, g?n?ral de brigade, prit de bonne heure le parti des armes; et s??tant distingu? en diverses occasions, il obtint de grade de g?n?ral de brigade. Employ? ? l?arm?e du Nord, sous le g?n?ral Custine, il y commandait l?avant-garde, le 23 Mai 1793, lorsque le Autrichiens marchaient sur Bouchain. Il combattit avec beaucoup de valeur, et parvint ? repousser l?ennemi. Ayant ?t? destitu? quelque temps apr?s comme noble, il en mourut de chagrin, ? l??ge de 46 ans. Il comptait alors 18 campagnes. Baussancourt, brigadier general, and has been distinguished on several occasions, he received a grade of brigadier general. Employed by the Northern Army, under General Custine, he commanded the vanguard, on 23 May 1793, when the Austrians were marching on Bouchain. He fought with great valor, and managed to repel the enemy. Having been dismissed after some time as a noble, he died of grief, at the age of 46 years. He had 18 campaigns.

Hello Ulsterman The clue was candles. Not Darwin's Birthday but Jean Lannes. Lannes was born in Gascony on the 10th of April 1769. He spent his last birthday in Paris and I imagine it was not a happy one. thanks, barry

Thanks Hendrik The Austrians invade Bavaria on the 9th and war against Austria is declared on 10 April(War of the Fifth Coalition). Also another event happened on 10 April and a clue is candles. thanks again, barry

Thanks Mike :beer:

Lannes was considered Napoleon's best friend. Lannes would be dead in a month.

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