Davout

[ da-voo ]

noun

1. Louis Ni·co·las [lwee nee-kaw-, lah], Duke of Au·er·stadt [ou, -er-stat], Prince of Eck·mühl [ek, -myool], 1770–1823, marshal of France: one of Napoleon's leading generals.

Example Sentences

The major-general kept him well informed of every movement of the enemy, and pointed out the dangerous isolation of Davout.

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Particularly was this the case with Davout, who since 1809 had suspected that Berthier desired to ruin his reputation.

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For this purpose the right under Davout was drawn back and concealed by skilful use of the ground.

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From his cantonments round Berlin Davout was summoned in 1809 to take part in another struggle with Austria.

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Whilst Davout was marching and fighting to achieve his purpose, the main battle went against the French.

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