A forest of lances glistened in their rear, and several squadrons of grey-coated dragoons moved up quickly to support them as they reached the summit. The instant they came in sight the trumpets of our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us... The Campaign in the Crimea: An Historical Sketch - Page 67by George Brackenbury - 1855Full view - About this book
| William Freke Williams - 1854 - 952 pages
...brow of the hill. A forest of lances glistened in their rear, and several squadrons of gray-coated dragoons moved up quickly to support them as they...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| George Brackenbury - 1855 - 148 pages
...Brigadier-General Scarlett ride along in front of his massive squadrons. The Russians, evidently corps d'ttite, their light-blue jackets embroidered with silver lace,...which told us that in another moment we should see the Cj shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all his staff and escort, and groups of officers,... | |
| 1855 - 158 pages
...the brow of the hill. A forest of lances glistened in the rear, and several squadrons of gray-coated dragoons moved up quickly to support them as they...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes; Lord Raglan, all... | |
| Alfred Elwes - 1872 - 306 pages
...forest of 7 lances glistened in their rear, and several squadrons of grey- coated8 dragoons moved up9 quickly to support them as they reached the summit. The instant they came in sight10 the trumpets of our cavalry gave out a warning blast,11 which told us all that in another moment... | |
| Alaric Alexander Watts - 1856 - 1032 pages
...embroidered with silver lace, were advancing on their left at an easy gallop towards the brow of the hill. Л all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| Sir William Howard Russell - 1858 - 710 pages
...advancing on their left, at an easy gallop, towards the brow of the hill. A forest of lances glistened iu their rear, and several squadrons of grey-coated dragoons...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| 1859 - 944 pages
...Scarlett ride along in front of his massive squadrons. The Russians — evidently corps d'flile — their light-blue jackets embroidered with silver lace,...cavalry gave out the warning blast, which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of hattle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| Graduated series - 1861 - 504 pages
...front of his massive squadrons. The Russians — evidently picked soldiers — their light-bluejackets embroidered with silver lace, were advancing on their...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| Archibald Hamilton Bryce - 1862 - 344 pages
...along in front of his massive squadrons. The Russians—evidently corps $ elite— their light blue jackets embroidered with silver lace, were advancing...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
| Scottish school-book assoc - 1863 - 438 pages
...Russians—evidently corps d'elite — their light blue jackets embroidered with silver lace—were advancing on their left, at an easy gallop, towards...our cavalry gave out the warning blast which told us all, that in another moment we should see the shock of battle beneath our very eyes. Lord Raglan, all... | |
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