02367cam a22003253u 4500 30363 UtSlPG 20260610133707.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Fezensac, Raymond-Aymery-Philippe-Joseph de Montesquiou, duc de, 1784-1867 Souvenirs militaires de 1804 à 1814 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-31 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Souvenirs militaires de 1804 à 1814" by Fezensac is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and insights from his military service during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically from 1804 until the end of the French Empire. The narrative reflects on major military developments and battles, as well as the daily life of soldiers, providing a detailed depiction of the period’s customs and military culture. At the start of the memoir, the author, an eager young recruit, recounts his entry into military service in 1804, motivated by a passion for a military career. He shares his initial experiences at the Camp of Montreuil, detailing the organization of the army and insights into camp life, including the living conditions, meals, and interactions with fellow soldiers. The opening portion sets a vivid scene of the preparations for an anticipated invasion of England, while also capturing the author’s sense of naivety and learning as he navigates military protocols and the realities of soldiering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 France -- History, Military https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30363 71209 71209