Davout
Louis Ni·co·las [lwee nee-kaw-lah], /lwi ni kɔˈlɑ/, Duke of Au·er·stadt [ou-er-stat], /ˈaʊ ərˌstæt/, Prince of Eck·mühl [ek-myool], /ˈɛk myul/, 1770–1823, marshal of France: one of Napoleon's leading generals.
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The major-general kept him well informed of every movement of the enemy, and pointed out the dangerous isolation of Davout.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonParticularly was this the case with Davout, who since 1809 had suspected that Berthier desired to ruin his reputation.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonFor this purpose the right under Davout was drawn back and concealed by skilful use of the ground.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonFrom his cantonments round Berlin Davout was summoned in 1809 to take part in another struggle with Austria.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonWhilst Davout was marching and fighting to achieve his purpose, the main battle went against the French.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
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