The Military Adventures of Charles O'Neil Who was a Soldier in the Army of Lord Wellington during the Memorable Peninsular War and the Continental Campaigns from 1811 to 1815

CHAPTER VII.

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Brief Summary of Events for Four Years preceding the Battle of Waterloo.--Author’s Narrative resumed at that Period.--Preparation of Troops for the Battle.--Skirmishing preceding its Commencement.--Reception of the News at Brussels.--Departure of the English for the Field of Battle.--Disposition of the Forces.--Attack upon Hougomont.--Progress of the Battle.--Arrival of the Prussian Reinforcements.--Charge of the Old Guard.--Flight of the French.--The Author wounded, and left upon the Field.--Rescued by a Camp-follower.--Carried to the Hospital, and thence taken to England.--He quits the Service, and emigrates to America.--Conclusion, 217

MILITARY ADVENTURES.