Les Cahiers Du Capitaine Coignet (1799-1815)
Les Cahiers Du Capitaine Coignet (1799-1815)
Les Cahiers Du Capitaine Coignet is a collection of memoirs by Jean-Roch Coignet, written in the late 19th century, detailing his experiences as a soldier during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Coignet recounts his transformation from a struggling youth to a seasoned soldier, offering a vivid portrayal of military life, battles, and the camaraderie among soldiers. His firsthand account provides unique insights into the historical events of the era, making it a valuable resource for both historians and general readers interested in the Napoleonic period.
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“At dawn I had the assembly beaten; at broad daylight I had the drummers beat to arms, and started once more on our route, telling them that the Emperor was going to have all the deserters arrested. I marched until noon, and, as we emerged from a wood, I came upon a herd of cows grazing in a meadow. My soldiers immediately took their bowls, and went off to milk the cows, and we had to wait for them. When the evening came, they would camp before nightfall, and every time we came across any cows, we had to stop. It may be imagined that this was not much fun for me. At””
— Jean-Roch Coignet
