"A Frenchman's Act of Chivalry" Topic
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Tango01  | 27 Nov 2024 4:09 p.m. PST |
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HE HAD PRESSED TOO FAR INTO THE ENEMY AND IT HAD COST HIM DEARLY. 27-year-old Major Felton Hervey-Bathurst was riding at the head of two squadrons of 14th Light Dragoons. Attempting to extract a dear price from the retreating French column of infantry at the Battle of Porto, Hervey and his cavalry charged in with sabres swinging. Numerous casualties were inflicted, and 300 prisoners were captured. But the infantry bit back. The gallant Hervey was wounded. That evening on May 12, 1809 a surgeon's saw removed the brave Major's right arm. Undaunted, the 27-year-old Hervey carried on with his regiment. With the killing of the regiment's commanding officer the following year, Hervey took charge of 14th Light Dragoons as its new Lieutenant Colonel. Retraining himself to use his sabre with his left hand, Hervey continued to lead his men into the fray…"
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| IronDuke596 | 28 Nov 2024 9:47 a.m. PST |
That is a most interesting article. Thanks T. |
| Tango01 | 28 Nov 2024 2:48 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami….
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