Marshal Lannes
Member
Napoleon Invades England 1805.
View attachment 45356
Screen 152.
7.25am.
The charge of Brig. Gen Vivian's 3rd Dragoons regiment has turned from a dangerous and foolhardy exploit, to a regimental honour tradition, recounted for decades to come. [ The Summerhouse Hill Charge ] :hail:
Lt. Willard of the 1st Squadron described it as, " The damnest thing I ever saw. Our mounts were fully blown and frothing at the mouth after our exertions......... There, before us,........ a hundred paces or so, over a small brook, were arrayed a mass of 3-4000 enemy infantry".
" We were fully expectant of their levelling their muskets at this time, to cause us grievous mischief. Then, and to this day, mark my words, the whole bloomin' lot of them took fright and ran off, faster than Jack rabbits before a lusty hound ".
" The general himself was jubilant, and his eyes lit up like coal-fires. We had the time to pick up our wounded comrades and trot away back to our original standing. The general was given a ceremonial sword by the King himself , when news of the exploit was recounted the following year. "
View attachment 45356
Screen 152.
7.25am.
The charge of Brig. Gen Vivian's 3rd Dragoons regiment has turned from a dangerous and foolhardy exploit, to a regimental honour tradition, recounted for decades to come. [ The Summerhouse Hill Charge ] :hail:
Lt. Willard of the 1st Squadron described it as, " The damnest thing I ever saw. Our mounts were fully blown and frothing at the mouth after our exertions......... There, before us,........ a hundred paces or so, over a small brook, were arrayed a mass of 3-4000 enemy infantry".
" We were fully expectant of their levelling their muskets at this time, to cause us grievous mischief. Then, and to this day, mark my words, the whole bloomin' lot of them took fright and ran off, faster than Jack rabbits before a lusty hound ".
" The general himself was jubilant, and his eyes lit up like coal-fires. We had the time to pick up our wounded comrades and trot away back to our original standing. The general was given a ceremonial sword by the King himself , when news of the exploit was recounted the following year. "
Last edited: