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100 1 _aFraser, Edward
245 1 4 _aThe war drama of the Eagles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-02-05
508 _aBrian 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: John Murray, 1912
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns
653 _aFrance -- History, Military
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/wardramaofeagles00frasuoft/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75293
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