Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813 by Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François Bourgogne

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Author Bourgogne, Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François, 1785-1867
Editor Cottin, Paul, 1856-1932
LoC No. 99001646
Title Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813" by Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François Bourgogne is a historical account that was compiled in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Sergeant Bourgogne during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing specifically on the harrowing Russian campaign from 1812 to 1813. In this memoir, Bourgogne details the struggles and realities faced by the common soldiers, providing a vivid and personal perspective on war. At the start of the memoir, Bourgogne introduces himself and his early military career as a member of the Imperial Guard. He describes the arduous march from Portugal to Moscow, highlighting the severe conditions, challenges encountered, and the camaraderie among the troops. From thrilling battles to personal anecdotes, including encounters with fellow soldiers and civilians, the opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with both the horrors and humanity found in the midst of conflict. It effectively captures the duality of the soldier's experience: the glory of serving an emperor contrasted against the painful realities of warfare and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, French
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject France. Armée -- Biography
Subject Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Personal narratives, French
Subject Bourgogne, Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François, 1785-1867
Subject Soldiers -- France -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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