02367cam a22003013u 4500 38166 UtSlPG 20260610133854.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Gourgaud, Gaspard, Baron, 1783-1852 Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de France sous Napoléon, Tome 1/2 : écrits à Sainte-Hélène par les généraux qui ont partagé sa captivité Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-29 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de France sous Napoléon, Tome 1/2" by Gourgaud is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work presents a detailed narrative of the events during the Napoleonic era, particularly focusing on the observations and insights of General Gourgaud, who served as Napoléon's aide-de-camp. The text provides a first-hand perspective on significant battles and political maneuvers during this transformative period in France's history. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for recounting crucial military operations and events surrounding the French Revolutionary Wars, particularly the Siege of Toulon in 1793. It begins with the strategic movements of troops and the early successes of the French army, detailing key figures and tactical decisions made during the conflict. Gourgaud provides insights into the challenges faced by the French military, specific military campaigns, and the evolving nature of warfare at that time, all while showcasing the intricacies of command and the impact of leadership decisions in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- 1789-1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38166 79006 79006