Napoleon Series Archive 2013

Re: Different Views on Bernadotte...
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Yes, I didn't use the missing portions as they were not relevant to Bernadotte's character to my mind. And it was noted in the portions I did quote by the '...' Further, I didn't want to take advantage of copyrighted material and use too much.

The telling portion of the quotation is the last sentence: '...eristic, ambitious, and untrustworthy subordinate and comrade, too fond of intrigue and principally concerned for promoting his own interests.' This assessment clearly explains his 'untrustworthy' actions on 14 October 1806 where Bernadotte did disobey orders and left Davout alone while he 'traveled' between the two battles and didn't engage the enemy at all, silencing Sahuc who wanted to countermarch his division to go to Davout's aid.

Sincerely,
K

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