02738cam a22003853u 4500 11176 UtSlPG 20260610133252.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Bourgogne, Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François, 1785-1867 Mémoires du sergent Bourgogne Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by gallica (Bibliotheque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Mémoires du sergent Bourgogne" by Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François Bourgogne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Bourgogne, a soldier in Napoleon's army, during the French campaigns in Russia from 1812 to 1813. The memoirs provide a vivid and personal perspective on the harsh realities of war, detailing not only the military engagements but also the human emotions and sufferings faced by the soldiers. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Bourgogne's journey, starting from the march through Portugal to the eventual entry into Russia. It recounts the grueling atmosphere of military life, including the incessant battles, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the personal interactions that shape their experiences. Bourgogne vividly describes his travels through various regions and the numerous encounters with both enemies and fellow soldiers, highlighting the camaraderie and struggles faced. The narrative provides a glimpse into the author's character as he reflects on the harshness of war, the desperation of hunger, and the moments of shared humanity amid the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, French Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries France. Armée -- Biography Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Personal narratives, French Bourgogne, Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François, 1785-1867 Soldiers -- France -- Biography Cottin, Paul, 1856-1932 Hénault, Maurice, 1867- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11176 52623 52623