General Gordon's Private Diary of His Exploits in China : Amplified By Samuel Mossman ... With Portraits And Map
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However, the rifle battalion, under Major Cooke, made a last endeavour to save the swamped gijns ; but it did not succeed. Every effort was made to save them, but the men were exposed to the deadly fire of the rebels from the walls.
A ball from a 6-pounder, fired from the breach, killed two men while hauling at the ropes, and still their comrades continued their efforts. But it was useless, the car- riages had sunk to their axle-trees, and could not be moved. Seeing that the men were falling th...ickly to no purpose. Colonel 140 General Gordon's Exploits in" China.
Barclay now ordered a retreat. It would have even been impossible to spike the guns, save at a terrible loss of life. The rebels seemed to have marked them for their special prey, and concentrated on them such a hail of shot, that it was death to any one who approached ; so they were reluctantly abandoned. A mistake had been made in placing the guns so close to the walls, as there was no cover for the artillerymen, who were shot down while loading and firing.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
However, the rifle battalion, under Major Cooke, made a last endeavour to save the swamped gijns ; but it did not succeed. Every effort was made to save them, but the men were exposed to the deadly fire of the rebels from the walls.
A ball from a 6-pounder, fired from the breach, killed two men while hauling at the ropes, and still their comrades continued their efforts. But it was useless, the car- riages had sunk to their axle-trees, and could not be moved. Seeing that the men were falling th...ickly to no purpose. Colonel 140 General Gordon's Exploits in" China.
Barclay now ordered a retreat. It would have even been impossible to spike the guns, save at a terrible loss of life. The rebels seemed to have marked them for their special prey, and concentrated on them such a hail of shot, that it was death to any one who approached ; so they were reluctantly abandoned. A mistake had been made in placing the guns so close to the walls, as there was no cover for the artillerymen, who were shot down while loading and firing.
What to read after General Gordon's Private Diary of His Exploits in China : Amplified By Samuel Mossman ... With Portraits And Map?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885 to read onlineMoreLess
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