Wellington, soldier and statesman, and the revival of the military power of England . GUPuttutnCs Sons, London ? NcM York. CHAPTER IX THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA—QUATRE BRAS-WATERLOO Wellington made a Duke in 1814—He is sent as Ambassador toFrance—His position at the Congress of Vienna—Napoleonsescape from Elba—He regains the throne—Conduct of theAllies—The Hundred Days—Weakness of the Emperors Gov-ernment— His military preparations—The allied plan of cam-paign—Wellington proposes to invade France—Napoleons planof campaign—Concentration of the French army on the Belgianfrontier—The operations of Ju
Wellington, soldier and statesman, and the revival of the military power of England . GUPuttutnCs Sons, London ? NcM York. CHAPTER IX THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA—QUATRE BRAS-WATERLOO Wellington made a Duke in 1814—He is sent as Ambassador toFrance—His position at the Congress of Vienna—Napoleonsescape from Elba—He regains the throne—Conduct of theAllies—The Hundred Days—Weakness of the Emperors Gov-ernment— His military preparations—The allied plan of cam-paign—Wellington proposes to invade France—Napoleons planof campaign—Concentration of the French army on the Belgianfrontier—The operations of June 15, 1815—Napoleon fails toattain fully his objects, but gains a distinct advantage—Blucherhastily advances to encounter Napoleon with only part of hisforces—Delays of Wellington—The battle of Ligny—TheDErlon incident—Blucher is defeated, but not destroyed—TheBattle of Quatre Bras—Misconduct of Ney on the 16th of June—Tactics of Wellington—Napoleon and the French army onthe 17th of June—Immense opportunity given the Emperor—Grouchy is detached with a restraining w
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