TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fraser,Edward
TI  - The war drama of the Eagles
AV  - DC 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns
KW  - France -- History, Military
KW  - Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership
N1  - Release date is 2025-02-05; Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; London: John Murray, 1912
N2  - "The War Drama of the Eagles: Napoleon's Standard-Bearers on the Battlefield" by Edward Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the critical role of Napoleon's eagle standards during various battles from Austerlitz to Waterloo, highlighting the heroism and bravery exhibited by the soldiers bearing these emblems. Through unique stories and testimonies, it aims to celebrate not only the French soldiers under Napoleon but also their British adversaries, offering insights into military life and the intense valor that defined this period.  The opening of the work introduces the concept of the eagle as a pivotal symbol of the French Empire, detailing Napoleon's early decision in 1804 to adopt it as the military standard. It discusses the political backdrop of the time, including debates within Napoleon's council regarding appropriate symbols of authority, showcasing Napoleon's eventual choice of the eagle that linked him to historical figures like Charlemagne. The text sets the stage for the forthcoming narratives of battle, emphasizing the significance of both the eagle and its bearers in inspiring loyalty, honor, and a sense of identity among the troops facing tremendous challenges on the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75293
ER  -