Kutúzov’s army is retreating across the Enns bridge, with the French army in close pursuit.
Summary:
Kutúzov’s army, falling back toward Vienna and destroying the bridges behind it, is now crossing the river Enns. At midday the Russian baggage train, the artillery, and columns of troops were defiling through the town of Enns on both sides of the bridge. The last one to cross is ordered to set fire to the Enns bridge. Far away on the other side of the Enns the enemy’s horse patrols could be discerned. Trial canon shots are fired by both sides, but the French and Russian armies are still not within artillery range.
quote from the chapter:
Now then, let’s see how far it will carry, Captain. Just try! said the general, turning to an artillery officer. Have a little fun to pass the time.
Crew, to your guns! commanded the officer.
In a moment the men came running gaily from their campfires and began loading.
One! came the command.
Number one jumped briskly aside. The gun rang out with a deafening metallic roar, and a whistling grenade flew above the heads of our troops below the hill and fell far short of the enemy, a little smoke showing the spot where it burst.
Book 2, Chapter 6
Kutúzov’s army is retreating across the Enns bridge, with the French army in close pursuit.
Summary:
Kutúzov’s army, falling back toward Vienna and destroying the bridges behind it, is now crossing the river Enns. At midday the Russian baggage train, the artillery, and columns of troops were defiling through the town of Enns on both sides of the bridge. The last one to cross is ordered to set fire to the Enns bridge. Far away on the other side of the Enns the enemy’s horse patrols could be discerned. Trial canon shots are fired by both sides, but the French and Russian armies are still not within artillery range.
quote from the chapter:
Now then, let’s see how far it will carry, Captain. Just try! said the general, turning to an artillery officer. Have a little fun to pass the time.
Crew, to your guns! commanded the officer.
In a moment the men came running gaily from their campfires and began loading.
One! came the command.
Number one jumped briskly aside. The gun rang out with a deafening metallic roar, and a whistling grenade flew above the heads of our troops below the hill and fell far short of the enemy, a little smoke showing the spot where it burst.
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