| 单词 | line of battle |
| 例句 | He had organized the fleet into ten lines of battle, each of twenty ships. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The waters ate most, but a few found the decks of galleys in the first line of battle, spreading flame when they shattered. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The lines of battle were hopelessly ensnarled, he saw. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Fury herself would center the first line of battle, flanked by the Lord Steffon and the Stag of the Sea, each of two hundred oars. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The galleys of the first line of battle obscured his vision, so Davos paced the deck searching for a better view. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Davos and his sons had been assigned a place in the second line of battle, well out on the dangerous starboard wing. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Ranging in width from about 12 inches to 20 inches, the paintings depict scenes far behind the front lines of battle. Watteau’s Peacefully Bittersweet War Scenes 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Disguising herself as a man, she begins military training and eventually makes her way to the front lines of battle in Afghanistan. 8 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z If the movie expresses equal measures of sadness and outrage, it is charged with the exhilarating excitement felt by soldiers on the front lines of battle. Movie Review: ‘How to Survive a Plague,’ AIDS Documentary by David France 2012-09-20T23:56:55Z She begins military training and eventually makes her way to the front lines of battle in Afghanistan. In ‘Godsend,’ an Idealistic Young Woman Gets Tangled Up in Trouble in Afghanistan 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z The Ukrainians have used drones and other means to attack Moscow, railways, and other infrastructure inside of Russia and far behind the front lines of battle. Putin's men and the rebellion in Russia 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z In the summer of 1998, Tony Blair praised the incoming single currency and the prospect of Britain adopting the euro became the next line of battle in the European debate. The man who brought you Brexit | Sam Knight 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z They said the troops were moving with Syrian rebel forces as they headed toward Raqqa, and that it’s possible they were closer to the front line of battle than they had been before. US orders troops in Syria to remove Kurdish insignia 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z They said the troops were moving with Syrian rebel forces as they headed toward Raqqa, and that it's possible they were closer to the front line of battle than they had been before. Turkey upset over images of US soldiers with Kurdish symbols 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z In mid-April the United States announced plans to send an additional 200 troops to Iraq, and put them closer to the front lines of battle to advise Iraqi forces in the war against Islamic State. US navy Seal killed in 'direct fire' from Isis, Pentagon says 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z McCain wants several thousand more U.S. troops to perform a variety of missions including advising Iraqi ground forces closer to the front line of battle. US keeps wraps on new commando force for Iraq 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z His exploits in corralling heads of state for exclusive interviews and insinuating himself into the front lines of battle were legendary, even if a few of the accounts might not have survived today’s microscopic scrutiny. Arnaud de Borchgrave, a Journalist Whose Life Was a Tale Itself, Dies at 88 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z On his right Noel saw troops drawn up in line of battle. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z Hepburn’s claim to the right of the line of battle was bitterly resented by the senior French regiments. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z But by the time that the line of battle was ready, evening had come, and Rupert judged it too late to fight. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z General: The enemy’s line of battle is formed in the edge of the woods, at the foot of the heights, from opposite Fredericksburg to some distance to the left of our lower crossing. Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z The British guard, numbering about one hundred men, drew up in line of battle on the opposite side of the bridge, and opened fire upon them. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z The division was sent ahead and drawn up in line of battle on both sides of the Hagerstown Turnpike. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z Their line of battle is drawn up in the shape of a wedge. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z Upon descending this hill he extended his line of battle on the plain, and then halted. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z On the morning of December 13th, General Burnside’s army was drawn up in a line of battle from opposite Falmouth to Deep Run. Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z When it is required to form line of battle, the columns simply halt and wheel into line upon either flank, joining the points of the formations upon each side. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z You see here I have brought him into the line of battle again—you villain, why do you drop astern there? Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z At three o'clock Grant gathered up a couple of regiments, formed them into line of battle, and marched them forward, going in front himself to prevent long-range firing. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z A flag of similar design was for a long time a well-known signal in the British navy, being that used for the red division to draw into line of battle. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z I reported the approach of Johnson to General Leggett, who threw out a brigade of infantry in line of battle, and prevented an attack upon the cattle. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z The leading battalions are always formed of the spearmen or poorest troops; the second line of battle is composed of the second class men; and the third, or reserve, of the best troops and guards. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z One column stretches away under bellying sails, like a fleet advancing in line of battle, but the van-guard is sinking beneath the distant waves. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Early in the forenoon of May 8, Taylor's three thousand men were drawn up in line of battle, opposed by superior numbers. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z Perhaps, alarmed, she was repenting, was preparing at the first glimpse of the enemy's line of battle to withdraw from the conflict. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z That night we slept on our arms, in line of battle, on the snow-covered ground, expecting to renew the battle in the morning. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z They were flanked out of Dalton and May 13th, finds the regiment in line of battle in front of Resaca. Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville 2012-02-15T03:00:31.957Z Many naval men had come to believe that the battle cruiser was only a cruiser after all—though a valuable cruiser—and not up to taking a place in a real line of battle. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z I immediately made a signal to the squadron to form in line of battle, the English squadron being about two leagues to the south, and running on the same tack with me. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z The shattered old brigade has a chance to breathe for the first time in three hours as we form a line of battle behind the guns and lie down. Recitations for the Social Circle 2012-01-17T03:00:22.643Z As soon as he got back and reported, the men not engaged in loading the train were formed in line of battle, ready to repel an expected attack. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z About three o’clock in the afternoon the enemy formed his line of battle, and came down upon our troops like a torrent—attacking the entire line. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z The new line of battle extended southwest from Arras, beyond Albert, to the west of Moreuil, about nine miles south of Amiens. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z When we had gone a mile beyond Mentana the vanguard was suddenly attacked, and we had to fall back on Mentana, so as to form our battalions in line of battle. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z He was reinforced by a four-gun battery under Captain Wheeler, which he posted in rear of his line of battle and awaited developments. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z We succeeded, however, in getting our position in line of battle by 10 o'clock, A. M. At the time we took our position the battle was raging with intense fury. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z To add to the dramatic effect of the scene, a line of battle was formed by the remaining troops in that section, a short distance from camp, to repel an expected attack of the enemy. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z He, however, formed his boats in line of battle and the firing commenced—the natives after every discharge retiring to reload. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z When Grant withdrew his lines of battle General Lee marched on parallel lines to Grant’s. Life Gleanings 2011-12-01T03:00:23.890Z When I gave the order to General Hood he was standing within a step or two of his line of battle. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z There I left them, and joined the forage party, which I found drawn up in line of battle. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z The Argentine troops would be enfiladed in the close gut before they could form in line of battle. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z One of our line of battle ships is called the Franklin, and there will be found a Ben Franklin, the name affectionately abbreviated, on all our western lakes and rivers. Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches 2011-11-04T02:00:19.293Z At half past five in the morning the Chatauqua, with the Androscoggin lashed to her port side, took her position in the line of battle. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z As full lines of battle could not be handled through the thick wood, I ordered the advance of the six brigades by heavy skirmish lines, to be followed by stronger supporting lines. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Mrs. Vernon, I saw the Germans place his body on a bier and carry it away to a house removed from the line of battle. Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp 2011-10-21T02:00:19.027Z However the line of battle may waver for a season, however the fortunes of the field may vacillate between victory and defeat, the word of God is sure, and wisdom shall triumph at the last. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z But the castle of La Rochelle in Poitou stands on the line of battle. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z The position of the Chatauqua was in the centre of the line of battle. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z Not even a line of battle was formed, so that they were in disorder when they were struck in the morning, and speedily fell into confusion. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The brunt of the battle was borne by the Varangians: carried away by their fiery courage, they charged the Normans before the rest of Alexius's troops had formed their line of battle. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Sometime before seven o'clock Captain Groome returned with orders to go into line of battle and cover the left flank of the Americans. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z Our skirmish line was now called in; we formed in line of battle, and marched through the woods as rapidly as the nature of the ground would permit. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Both sides now used their cavalry freely to cover the formation of lines of battle, and a race between the rival squadrons for the possession of Heinrichsdorf resulted in favour of the French under Grouchy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The line of battle was parallel to and lay along the White Oak road, the left broken smartly to the rear, the retired end in traverse and flanking defence. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Away off to the south Blenker's reserve brigade was still in line of battle, covering the Union retreat. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Numerous other episodes, in the meanwhile, are happening along the line of battle; but the suspense is at last over. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z By nine o'clock, therefore, we were once more in line of battle with the rest of the Brigade, in the woods west of the House. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Within the park the lines of battle have been carefully marked, and about 600 monuments, 1000 markers, and 500 iron tablets have been erected by states and regimental associations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" 2011-10-05T02:00:17.763Z That was the last line of battle formed in the Army of Northern Virginia. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The regiment was drawn up in line of battle on the Turnpike, remaining until morning. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Then, thro’ all the line of battle rang a loud determined “No!” Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z About an hour later we were across the Potomac on the Maryland side, drawn up in line of battle and waiting for the enemy. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Akimitch drew up his garrison in line of battle, and exposed to the soldiers the treason and villainy of his visitor. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Arista’s army was known to be in line of battle only a few miles off. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z A strong line of battle was formed, and heavy pickets thrown out. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z How far the line of battle extended to the right I do not know. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z Our Brigade immediately formed in line of battle on the right of the road, and threw out its skirmish line. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Almost immediately I saw the Flockey ahead, and Adam Crysler's house on the bank; and on the lawn in front of it I saw McDonald's grotesque legion drawn up in line of battle. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Finally, when Porter’s defence developed too much strength for A. P. Hill, he deployed into line of battle from left to right, overspreading the enemy’s entire front. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z A line of battle was quickly formed, the troops sleeping on their arms. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The flagship was a tall old line of battle ship; on the starboard side was a broad ladder, on the port merely a ladder of ropes. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z Our Brigade was rapidly pushed forward with a number of others, and formed in line of battle near the left of the Corps. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z This was soon done, and they were taken well to one side of what proved to be the line of battle. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z Hood’s skirmish line was out to be driven, or drawn in, but throughout the severe engagement his line of battle was not seriously disturbed. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z On Sunday morning, October 12th, the regiment being out on inspection, were suddenly ordered to load their pieces and form in line of battle. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z This time he found his way to Portsmouth, and sailed in a line of battle ship for the East Indies. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z Two things resulted from the discharge of our rifles: the gun-bearers bolted with their weapons and the elephants charged toward us in line of battle. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Almost without a word from their chiefs, and without a moment’s loss, they formed in line of battle. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z The retreat was very cleverly conducted, and was in time to cover the roads into Campbell’s Station, forming into line of battle to meet us. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The brigade countermarched one mile, and forming line of battle proceeded to the help of Warren; but he needed no assistance, as he had driven Hill back. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Jack was on board one of the line of battle ships. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z From a distance could be seen the captains riding around the squadrons and putting them in line of battle. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z At the word our men wheeled into line of battle, the armored knights in the van, in two open ranks, then the men-at-arms in three more of closer array. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z There were two brigades of Field’s division and one of Kershaw’s not on the line of battle, but on flank march as supports, and R. H. Anderson’s division of the Third Corps. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The enemy crossed the river, driving our men steadily back, and coming up in four lines of battle thirty thousand strong. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z He was drawing up his men in line of battle one day, and it was evident that a sharp encounter was about to take place. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z They had, in fact, bent forward in the saddles, and were moving on, and immediately after them the dragoon regiments and the whole line of battle. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The next day it happened as the horse had said, and the Sioux came down and formed a line of battle. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people 2011-08-02T02:00:20.603Z What are five or six hundred men to do against four thousand in line of battle? The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Maneuvering on the Heights, forming line of battle, moving forward, passing the 1st, 2d and 5th corps on the Heights; marching seven miles to Union Mills; raining hard. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z This route would bring them nearer to the lines of battle. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z They did not run long, for the line of battle had approached them considerably. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Among them all were not, perhaps, ten active warriors, and these had just risen from sick beds to take their place in the line of battle. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people 2011-08-02T02:00:20.603Z About eight o’clock the enemy came in sight and drew up in line of battle. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z The troops were soon over and formed in line of battle, throwing out heavy pickets, halting in the woods near the river until routed out the next morning. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z As they formed in line of battle, they anxiously watched the native regiments coming up on their flank from Dapoorie, for that was the moment for successful treachery if the native soldiers were untrue! Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z By nightfall the rebels had been driven to the north bank of the Rapidan, where both forces bivouacked that night in line of battle. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z "Why, a line of battle ships would not hold him and his cargo of grievances, I know." The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z The largest of these vessels were called ships of the line, because they formed the line of battle in any general fight at sea. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Several times during the retreat a line of battle was formed by our men to protect the rear. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The next morning, just at day-break, the Sioux rode over the top of the hill and drew up in line of battle. Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z With thirty thousand Austrians, drawn up in line of battle, he awaited the approach of his indefatigable foe. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Having formed a line of battle, I told the interpreter to ask them what they wanted and they answered, to fight. Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820 Anthropological Records 16(6):239-292, 1958 2011-06-13T02:00:22.167Z The first screw line of battle ship was built by the French in 1849. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Arriving at the Hazel river, the troops were obliged to wait until pontoons were built, halting in line of battle, the rear guard skirmishing with the enemy during the entire march. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z General Lafayette halted and formed line of battle with the determination to make a desperate stand. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z Followed by a herd of women, the entire force moved in dead silence towards the Sajó, where Batu had his first line of battle. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z My first thought was to change my whole line of battle, and re-write them, but the extreme limitation of my powers of work would make this too great a sacrifice. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z They were drawn up in line of battle on a narrow strip of land which lay between the river and a large swamp. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z A line of battle was now formed and a heavy picket force thrown out. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z I wrote this after a hard day's travelling backwards and forwards behind our advancing line of battle. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z When Thomas's forces arrived the whole army was placed in position on Missionary Ridge, and in front of it, and remained in line of battle throughout the whole of the 21st. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z A few thousand men could not indefinitely hold a line of battle several miles long. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Paul Jones at once signaled to his ships to form in line of battle. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z On the south side the Potomac army lay in line of battle all day Sunday, the 29th; none but the 3d corps had thus far been engaged, the 3d division, the heaviest. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Soon after a part of the First Corps came up, formed a line of battle, and relieved our thinned and wearied ranks. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z But the Armada looked always as formidable as ever, and again and again they formed themselves in line of battle, to endure yet again the prolonged fire of the English guns. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Along the line of battle, thousands would meet swift death, and thousands more would struggle back to life through the torments of hell, to find themselves maimed and useless. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z The Serapis and the Countess drew up in line of battle and waited for the enemy, while the merchant ships ran into port. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z A line of battle was soon formed, extending some 15 miles. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Within three minutes the entire division could have been out in line of battle. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z Among them all were not, perhaps, ten active warriors, and these had just risen from sick-beds to take their place in the line of battle. American Indians 2011-04-21T02:00:55.200Z You may be unable to see what use there was in bringing artillery and forming in line of battle; but you are very ignorant, my boy; you know nothing about strategy and war. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z By ten o'clock the French were in line of battle, ready for the onset. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Darkness now came on, and still the march was continued; the men, tired and weary often halting, forming line of battle, moving back and then advancing. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z In a second’s time, both had separated from the general line of battle, and were fast closing upon each other. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z We remained in the rear of the line of battle until about 12 o'clock that night. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z Quick as thought every warrior is upon his horse, gun or spear in hand; they, too, in military formation—line of battle—pressing forward to the encounter, the sentries alone left on post. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Two of the line of battle ships were to accompany them throughout the voyage. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z An attack was made at five o'clock, forming in four lines of battle, the 3d division being ahead, and the 14th New Jersey in the front line. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Pushing forward again at daybreak, he came up with his enemy at five o'clock, and advanced to within sixty yards of the American line of battle, formed across the road and in the adjacent fields. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z As soon as we reached the open prairie, a line of battle was formed facing a corresponding line of the enemy about a mile distant. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z We moved out in line of battle with our skirmishers advanced, passing over a portion of the field that had been so hotly contested the day before. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z Lord Howe’s orders were not fully obeyed by all his captains, but a signal victory was won,—six of the French line of battle ships were taken, and one, the “Vengeur,” sunk. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z At three o'clock the column advanced in line of battle, the cavalry returning, having engaged the enemy during the morning, but could do but little without infantry. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Along the whole line of battle neither men, nor weapons, nor even columns are visible, nothing but a line of yellow dust stretching along like a giant serpent. The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z Just as the sky began to redden in the east we arrived at Hurlbut's headquarters and found his command in line of battle near the bridge. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z Soon the shots of the skirmishers warn us that work is before us; nor is it long until the skirmishers have pushed to their furtherest limit, and the line of battle joins them. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z On the 4th, when off the Lizard, the convoy was sent on its way protected by 8 line of battle ships and 6 or 7 frigates. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z The brigade was formed and maneuvered in line of battle; Berdan's sharpshooters were deployed as skirmishers and soon engaged the enemy on Whopping Heights. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Chanticleer sounded the battle-charge with his clarion note, as in old dawns when English and French knights were drawn in line of battle. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z Our two companies, A and B, and the Fifth Ohio were formed in line of battle upon the left. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z Sometimes, also, the officers would start or encourage the circulation of these reports in order to test the mettle of their men and several times were lines of battle formed in and around the town. The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country 2011-03-04T03:00:59.137Z Leonard girded up his loins and prepared to inject the spirit which had somewhat diminished during his own absence from the lines of battle. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z The 14th had now been in the army one year, and had not thus far engaged in conflict with the enemy; several times forming line of battle, every moment expecting to attack. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Now it is but a litter of beams and broken plaster, like all houses along the line of battle. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z General Hood made haste to fortify himself, and threw up intrenchments on his line of battle—in short, he did everything that a prudent general upon the defensive could do. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z Herron soon came upon the entire Confederate army in line of battle along Illinois Creek, not far from an old church called Prairie Grove Church. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z All orders were given by the sound of the bugle, and the whole regiment deployed as skirmishers could be as easily maneuvered as a single company could be in line of battle. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The next day the troops marched five miles in line of battle, in a dense wood. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Later The weather has changed again since yesterday, and there is no blue in the sky to-day and no sunshine, but cold rain-storms, cloaking all the line of battle in shrouds of mist. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z The lines of battle were now drawn, and from that time until the election, in November, a fierce contest was waged between the opposing parties. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z But General Grant has been compelled to make this ridge his right line of battle. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z So heavily had each of the opposing lines been supported that the affair lost its character as a picket fight, and partook of the nature of line of battle fighting. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The reserve artillery had all been brought forward ready for action, but for some reason the infantry failed to connect, and night slipped upon us all drawn up in line of battle. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The fresh impulse enabled it to break the Scottish cavalry and repulse the foot, and Leslie’s line of battle was gradually rolled up from right to left. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z He had drawn his men up in line of battle, not as a threat, but for purposes of battle. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z Suddenly a Rebel gunboat steamed out into the stream, from the shelter of the Arkansas woods;—another,—another,—till eight had ranged themselves in two lines of battle. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Of the eighteen thousand men who stood in line of battle at noon, only twelve thousand answered to the roll call at night. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The next morning orders came again to advance, marching three miles in line of battle, maneuvering in various positions. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Even so, their heavy guns did considerable damage to several of the nearest vessels, and created some confusion in the pacha's line of battle. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies When within half a mile of the foe he formed his line of battle, dividing the cavalry and placing half of it upon each wing. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z The firing now ceased, owing to the difficult and tangled nature of the ground over which the troops had advanced, and the mingling of my first and second lines of battle. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Suddenly there burst out of the ravine a heavy line of battle, followed by another and another, while out of the woods beyond poured masses of men in support. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The 3d corps now halted in line of battle in a dense woods, remaining until the ensuing night, when the troops were routed out at nine o'clock, and ordered to fall in. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z He had already given to each commander of a galley written instructions as to the manner in which the line of battle was to be formed in case of meeting the enemy. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies Placing his cannon in a commanding position, he drew up the militia in line of battle and confronted the mutinous volunteers. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z The Rebel fleet began the action in good style, but maintained the line of battle a few minutes only. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Midway between the two armies ran the Emmetsburgh road, following the crest of a slight elevation between the two lines of battle. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z At three o'clock Sheridan ordered an advance, the troops moving forward in eight lines of battle. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z And if they should meet—these Christian ministers—across the trenches or in the line of battle, and minister shoot minister, or perforce meet him in a bayonet charge! With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War Another and a most important function of the horse batteries is to reinforce, with the greatest possible speed, any point in the general line of battle which is in need of artillery support. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" Such were the feelings of the opposing parties on that sunny afternoon, as they appeared in line of battle. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Birney's Division had the right formed in two lines of battle, with Mott's Division in one line in support. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The troops soon formed in line of battle, fighting during the day and building works; but few were lost on either side, as nothing but skirmishing was kept up. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The heights gained and line of battle formed. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical The new method, of course, depended for success on the steadiness of the thin three-deep line of Macedonians thus left as the line of battle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" Iverson's brigade of the second line was also engaged there, and the three lines were more or less merged into one line of battle, and reported hard pressed. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z When Pyrrhus surveyed from a hill the Roman camp and line of battle he exclaimed in surprise: ‘These are no barbarians!’ Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men But their confidence was dashed as they saw the Brownies, so far from retreating, actually forming their line of battle in front of the demilune. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies We had gone but a short distance when there began to assemble a great many Indians, uttering shrieks and cries, so that we had to go into line of battle again. The Aboriginal Population of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California Promptly it obeyed, and pushed down directly towards the middle of the field in two lines of battle. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I They formed in line of battle; Not a man was out of place. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z He advanced with only 800 men for the purpose of capturing the rear guard but found the whole force of Lord Cornwallis formed in line of battle. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Thus backward and forward ran question and answer, as the Brownie soldiers swiftly fell into line of battle. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies They keep no watch, they dig no trenches, they serve on no forlorn hope, and they will never fight in line of battle, yet they be well nourished and fed. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim The Seventh was posted in the rear of the center of the grand line of battle. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I On the other hand, the line of battle taken by Commodore Davis was preserved to the end. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Scarcely was the line of battle completed when the British rapidly advanced. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Spite and Heady made a strong effort to rally their soldiers, and succeeded in forming a line of battle. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Seven hundred rank and file Macedonian horsemen drawn up in line of battle. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl After two days the troops fell back to Sparta, and formed in line of battle. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I They moved toward the river, but suddenly found themselves on the right flank of Lee's army, which, was in line of battle, between Sailor's Creek and the Appomattox. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Swiftly, too, when clear of the Isle of Wight, the line of battle was formed, the Tyger leading the starboard and the Centurion the larboard tacks. In the Day of Adversity Immediately upon the completion of the half wheel, which brings them from line of battle into column, the order is given, "pass in review! column forward! guide right! march!" My First Campaign It was intact, too, and somewhat apart from the actual line of battle. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Cedar Mountain is a conical peak, situated eight miles south-east from the village of Culpepper, upon the sides and at the base of which the rebel army was arranged in line of battle. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I After that he was deposited into our punt; my men and I stepped in, crossed the river and met the clerical army drawn up in line of battle on the opposite bank. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Here the Corps formed in line of battle, facing towards Bull Run. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell It remains to consider the function of the battle-cruiser in the line of battle. Naval Warfare Down to Ferry Hill's twenty-five yards swept the line of battle, slowly, irrevocably. The Crimson Sweater In the afternoon the Union troops advanced in a dozen lines of battle. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I At two o'clock, perceived the pirates forming their vessels, ten in number, including prizes, into a line of battle near the entrance of the harbor, and making every preparation to offer battle. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day Immediately after assuming this position, a detail, ordered from each regiment, was advanced as skirmishers beyond the Emmettsburg Road and parallel with the Confederate line of battle on Seminary Ridge. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell The lines of battle in former times were often composed of ships of varying size and power. Naval Warfare My command took no part in this battle, but it was in line of battle in the rear of the fighting forces, ready to take part if its services were needed. From Bull Run to Appomattox Our foes are fallen back and are now in line of battle about three miles from town. An Artilleryman's Diary When I perceived the enemy forming their vessels into a line of battle, I felt confident from their number, and very advantageous position, and their number of men, that they would have fought me. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day A few hundred yards in front of our line of battle and towards the left, a farm house and buildings were located. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell For tactical reasons, moreover, it is not expedient to lengthen the line of battle unduly. Naval Warfare As we entered the woods we suddenly came upon Lee's infantry lying down in line of battle waiting the enemy's advance. From Bull Run to Appomattox They go right from the front line of battle to homes that are awaiting them. An Artilleryman's Diary The whole of the south side of the range seemed involved and no line of battle ever sent up more dense volumes of smoke. The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure Twice during the evening they charged up that hill, the first time a single line of battle, the second time two lines of battle deep, and each time they were repulsed with great loss. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The left of the Third Corps was the extreme left of the line of battle, until changes occurred, which will be mentioned in the proper place. The Battle of Gettysburg After a good deal of maneuvering and waiting we saw the long lines of Union cavalry coming over the ridge and moving toward us in the line of battle. From Bull Run to Appomattox Most of the ships in a seventeenth-century fleet deemed fit to take their station in the line of battle were third-rates. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships Daylight each morning found us in line of battle, and the work was laborious. The Bright Side of Prison Life Experience, In Prison and Out, of an Involuntary Soujouner in Rebellion The Johnnies’ line of battle came into view directly and we realized we were in for some fighting at short notice; we had not been badly surprised, but dangerously near it. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts From Round Top, by the line of battle, round to the extreme right, I suppose is about three miles. The Battle of Gettysburg They dismounted, formed in line of battle, and moved across the fields. From Bull Run to Appomattox A dense haze delayed operations until the following day, when a line of battle was formed by the ironclads, the wooden vessels remaining outside the bar. The Greater Republic A History of the United States We were, as was usual, in line of battle at daybreak when the attack was made. The Bright Side of Prison Life Experience, In Prison and Out, of an Involuntary Soujouner in Rebellion During the day some reinforcements arrived and a regiment was put right in front of us; we thus had two lines of battle with which to advance, they going ahead. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The line of battle as it was established, on the evening of the first, and morning of the second of July was in the form of the letter “U,” the troops facing outwards. The Battle of Gettysburg It was Grant's line of battle moving forward as if on "Dress Parade," their brass buttons and steel guns with fixed bayonets glistening in the sun, with their banners floating in the breeze. From Bull Run to Appomattox The battle was renewed, and, while the enemy was trying to form a new line of battle, Perry ran the Niagara directly through the fleet, delivering broadsides right and left. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The British ships slipt their cables at their approach, and likewise formed in line of battle, but his lordship avoided an encounter while the enemy had the weathergage. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools When we reached the vicinity of Bethseda Church there were lines of battle everywhere. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The Rebel line of battle was concave, bending around our own, with the extremities of the wings opposite to, or a little outside of ours. The Battle of Gettysburg The line of battle was long; and, in spite of my inquiries, I went wrong. The Bull-Run Rout Scenes Attending the First Clash of Volunteers in the Civil War It will be seen afar in the line of battle, when the meat stands ready to the teeth of the lion-cubs. The White Shield His army advanced in two columns, which were to form the two lines of battle. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools I have no idea how many men were lying behind the board fence, but there were certainly one-quarter of a line of battle—one-half of a single line. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Professor Rackiron aimed the giant gun right in the centre of the enemy's line of battle. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar As at Friedland, a ravine separated a part of the hostile line of battle from the rest. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" We had begun the war with Europe in our line of battle; we now stood alone. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 He came quickly to the camp, and, leaving his bread, and corn, and cheese with a servant in the rear, went right up to the front where the line of battle was intrenched. The Bible Story We formed a line at right angles to Hancock’s line of battle, well out in front of it, and swept clear along past the whole front. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The ships of the enemy advanced proudly in a double line of battle. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar General Clinton's brigade formed line of battle with Col. The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade Wenzinger had hardly time to make the necessary arrangements when word was brought the Prince that the army was in line of battle. The Golden Age in Transylvania On the 11th, the fleet passed through the Straits in three divisions, the third and centre squadrons in line of battle ahead, the second squadron in reserve; the Victory led ahead of the third squadron. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 We had three solid lines of battle to meet them, drawn up on land sloping toward the enemy. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts We reached some high ground just as the sun was rising, and below at our feet lay the whole rebel army in line of battle, apparently sound asleep. Some Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac He remained here in line of battle until the army had crossed, and formed for the advance up the hill. The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade The Hungarian force, with backs to the church drew themselves up in line of battle and waited the attack. The Golden Age in Transylvania Signal was immediately made to form the line of battle, which the Alliance, as usual, disregarded. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 At the foot of the slope was the first line of battle; far enough back to shoot over the heads of the men forming line number one was line number two. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts General Lee dismounted the most of his command and formed a line of battle along the road looking toward the point from which the enemy were advancing. The Falling Flag Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox At about ten o'clock in the forenoon, after some firing of artillery, the British, reaching the rivulet, deployed into line of battle, the right commanded by Leslie, the left by Webster. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Here they formed up into line of battle. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley We have seen that the Alliance had utterly disregarded the signal to form the line of battle when the Baltic fleet was first discovered, and our squadron bore down upon them. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 There seemed to be no head to, and no order in our forces, and the Johnnies with their long lines of battle well massed, moved forward with but slight opposition. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts In pursuance of some order we changed our position, and rode to General Lee's dismounted line of battle. The Falling Flag Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox The line of battle soon wavers, halts, then drops down, only to glide on again. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The murmur of many voices filled the air, and as Dave got his eyes accustomed to the scene he saw that long lines of battle weary soldiers were climbing into the cars. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk The double cause of loss completely exhausted even Russia’s resources, and, when large bodies of militia appeared in line of battle at Traktir Bridge, it was obvious that the end was at hand. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" About ten o’clock we moved out through the city and formed line of battle on the other side, and there we waited until past noon. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Upon the north-eastern corner of his strained and bent-back line of battle, against the far, perilous, exposed angle of it, he saw new, quite unexpected hordes of men advancing. Waterloo On the summit of the heights the Goths placed themselves in an extended line of battle. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The Greeks began to come back and face their enemies in line of battle again, though Hector, who had been fighting on the Trojan right, rushed against them. Tales of Troy and Greece And why did the enemy bear away from these ships, if it was not because my division was under sail close after them, in a regular line of battle?” A Letter to a Gentleman in the Country, from His Friend in London Giving an Authentick and Circumstantial Account of the Confinement, Behaviour, and Death of Admiral Byng, as Attested by the Gentlemen Who Were Present The Johnnies came up with terrific force—three lines of battle deep. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts A few days after our regiment was drawn up in line of battle in a wheatfield. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine The body-guard of Belisarius was ridden down; his main line of battle broken. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Their camp lay behind their line of battle, a stretch of tents nearly two miles long. The Battle of Blenheim Went in line of battle near New Bridge, and remained there all day. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The Confederate and our lines were so near together that every possible thing was resorted to, to prevent being surprised or to check an advancing line of battle. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Our brigade was drawn up in line of battle in a wheat-field on the right. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine This shows some of the work done by the Regular Brigade, and later by its battery repulsing the determined charge of these troops on to the left of the line of battle. The Regular Brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps, the Army of the Cumberland, in the Battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro', Tennessee It was therefore evident, that any alteration in their present line of battle would subject them to extreme danger. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. We formed in line of battle on a hill in front of the town. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery After five days’ fighting into position the army formed line of battle in front of Murfreesboro. Army of the Cumberland and the Battle of Stone's River At daybreak Zahm’s brigade was drawn up in line of battle and two squadrons were sent to the right and front to reconnoitre. The Third Day at Stone's River The corps was encamped in line of battle with Sheridan’s division on the left, Davis in the center, and Johnson on the right. The Battle of Stone River We remained in line of battle on the 30th, while Thomas and McCook closed up on our right and formed a continuous line. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry At one time, all of our troops were drawn up in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery We finally halted a mile from Carlisle, and formed into line of battle to repel an attack from the rebels, then found to be in the vicinity. The Last Campaign of the Twenty-Second Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. June and July, 1863 Falling back, Zahm formed in line of battle a mile in rear, where the enemy opened upon him with artillery The first shell killed Major Moore, of the First Ohio. The Third Day at Stone's River Here we remained till the 4th of May, when we again set out and arrived on the line of battle in the Wilderness, on the 6th. A History of the Army Experience of William A. Canfield The regiment formed line of battle in the ordinary way of that date, two ranks touching elbows, in the timber facing east about 60 feet east of the road and parallel to it. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry Harrison Landing at three o’clock A. M. Marched on the river road and halted at dark, in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery As far as the eye could reach, it was filled with Confederate cavalry, and lines of battle were forming as rapidly as possible and advancing swiftly to the aid of their defeated van. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox It was not merely a line of battle, but a Nation in arms, repelling, with a Nation’s pride, this bold assault of its rebellious sons upon its life. The Third Day at Stone's River Forming on the line of battle near the Weldon railroad, we went in on a charge, and fought more or less all night. A History of the Army Experience of William A. Canfield A division line of battle, as we formed at that time, was half a mile or more. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry In line of battle since six o’clock in the morning. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery I at once sent notification to General Custer and Colonel Pennington of my success, moved forward—my advance busily skirmishing—and followed with the regiment in line of battle, mounted. Last Days of the Rebellion The Second New York Cavalry (Harris' Light) at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House, April 8 and 9, 1865 Before Wharton had taken his position, the force east of Stones River had attracted Bragg’s attention, and reconnaissances by staff officers revealed the line of battle formed by Beatty’s division and Grose’s Brigade. The Third Day at Stone's River Thus ballasted, we were marched down the road about a mile and a-half, and halted at a point where detached lines of battle were being formed. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 The following day, September 1st, we were in the regular line of battle on Missionary Ridge, north of Roseville Gap, and offered battle to the enemy. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry We were in line of battle, the artillery on the hills, and a part of the infantry around Culpepper Court House. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery After an interval of 20 to 30 minutes I was directed to form line of battle in a particularly open field facing toward the blockhouse and strong intrenchments to the north occupied by the enemy. The Story of General Pershing They came to a stop some fifty miles from our waiting line of battle: I learned this when I got to Washington. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 All the forces were drawn up in line of battle, and, at the same time, our guns were got in readiness to open on the enemy. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. During the night we formed a line of battle closer to Chattanooga, the flanks touching the Tennessee River, above and below. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry We marched through the town to Cedar Mountain, General Pope’s battle ground, and occupied the hill during the evening and night, in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery At Keedysville, we had a long rest, and it was here that we first saw a "line of battle." History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Such was the position of the army within ten miles of Richmond,—the line of battle crossing the ground occupied by Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of Gaines's Mill. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 Two miles further, and we came to a halt—all our forces being drawn up in line of battle. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. Our regiment was taken out of the line of battle and camped in the town and heavy details made from it to guard the supply trains to Bridgeport, Ala., and return. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry A line of battle was formed at once. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery At last we were in the great "line of battle" of the "Army of the Potomac," 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 9th Corps, General Burnside, on its extreme left. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers These lines show it to the eye:— The advance of Lee has its parallel in naval warfare,—in Nelson's lines of battle at Trafalgar. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 Paris is the central one, and may be called the line of battle, over which the Orange County Howitzers are continually hurling shot and shell at the glorious sun. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 We moved October 21 to Lineville and to Columbia on the 23rd formed line of battle, each flank reaching Duck River, one above the other, below the town. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry Sunday, February 7.—In line of battle at Morton’s Ford. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Colonel Harland's brigade was once more moved forward, and stationed in line of battle near the bridge, which General Burnside had been ordered to hold at all hazards. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers All along the crest, to their right and to their left, could be seen regiments moving up and going into line of battle. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign "Ah!" says Villiam, complacently, "you think that I adopt the intellectual garment to show that my line of battle is ten cents a line." The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 Our division swung back in line of battle across the pike and became the rear guard as the train moved off rapidly and cleared the way. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry In line of battle since two o’clock A. M. The First Minnesota is fortifying our position. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery At 2 P.M. the entire army was drawn up in line of battle about a mile beyond Rectorsville, the artillery doing the fighting. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Presently the sky of victory was overcast by the sudden announcement that the rebels were in line of battle between them and the transports, and that they were cut off and surrounded. The Struggle for Missouri He moved out, putting his cavalry on the right flank, near Siddon Springs, threatening the left of Wall's army, who were formed in line of battle at or near a small town called Pageland. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles Such a strain animates the voltigeur, skirmishing in front of the line of battle, or sending flashes of sudden death from the woods. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) At daybreak we formed in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery After filing to the left through the woods, and into a hollow near the road, we drew up into line of battle for the night. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Gen. Lyon formed a line of battle about 300 yards from the crest, with Totten's battery in the rear and nine companies of Boernstein's regiment on the right, under the command of Lieut.-Col. The Struggle for Missouri Our troops bivouacked on their line of battle in order to be ready for any movement in the morning. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles The Adjutant of the 1st Kentucky, gained the head of the column and ordered them back to the Monticello side, where the command was formed in line of battle. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry At that place General Hancock formed a line of battle, an attack of the rebels being anticipated. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery At every hill divisions would alternately halt, and form lines of battle and check the pursuers. Lee's Last Campaign Without exaggeration it may be asserted that Scot by his assault all along the front forced the enemy's advance and in some sense dictated his line of battle. A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 These troops were deployed in line of battle across the road where Laws must pass, the cavalry in front covering the infantry. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles At two o’clock, P. M., the Seventh was ordered forward and formed on the right of the road in a cornfield, near the river, and moved forward in line of battle. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Monday, June 15.—Arrived at Stafford Court House about seven o’clock A. M. We found a part of the Sixth corps in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Skirmish line confronted skirmish line, lines of battle confronted lines of battle, cannon confronted cannon. Lee's Last Campaign In obedience to this order Conrad counter-marched his brigade a short distance and then deployed it in a single line of battle, having a general direction nearly parallel with Cox’s line. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee November 30, 1864; A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle The firing soon ceased, as we did not reply, and we lay in line of battle and got a good night’s sleep. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Here the enemy was discovered, drawn up in three lines of battle, but manifesting no disposition to fight save by artillery which threw a few shells at us. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry One division of the Second corps formed in line of battle, facing Fredericksburg, and remained there all day and night. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The three midshipmen, drawing their dirks, advanced in line of battle up the slope. The Boy Slaves It took two hours, from two till four o’clock, for the corps of Cheatham and Stewart to come up and get into position and then they advanced to the assault in heavy lines of battle. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee November 30, 1864; A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle Then we moved out on a country road to the right and coming to a turnpike turned into a wheat field at a farm house and formed line of battle in a pouring rain. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy This deployed us in line of battle to the left of the road we had been advancing on. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry A new line of battle was formed at eleven o’clock in the night. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery After advancing some eight hundred yards the brigade was ordered to halt and form in line of battle. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Then the Ariel swung round to the eastward, and at half speed traversed the whole line of battle over hill and vale, at an elevation of eight hundred feet, from Richmond to Shooter's Hill. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror The Thirty-fifth deployed and charged forward, followed by Fifty-sixth in line of battle. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Now the order came for us to advance, which we did, probably in brigade line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Monday, September 14.—In line of battle at Culpepper Court House. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Some eight hundred yards away was the Army of Northern Virginia, with its three lines of battle awaiting us. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War But one player still is wanting; And, my friend, what is a general Without orderlies, without a Fugleman the line of battle, And a band without the trumpet? The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. The Thirty-fifth was driven back, and Fifty-sixth charged up and found a strong line of battle in the rifle pits. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy This undoubled us, and we stood in line of battle, officers and sergeants in front of the rear rank in front. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry The Second corps advanced as far as Todd’s Tavern, forming in line of battle, the cavalry on the flanks. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Soon the regiment stood in line of battle, ready to meet the enemy's advancing cavalry, emerging from the extreme left. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War On looking carefully we could see that their line of battle was curved a little toward us at the wings, and that it followed a road which cut the route to Brussels like a cross. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 At about 1 p. m. three lines of battle made a desperate effort to break our lines on the right. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy I cannot assert of my own knowledge, but presume the other regiments of the brigade were in line of battle on this track. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Long before daylight our battery was brought in line of battle in front of the house in which General Sumner afterwards established his headquarters. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery These two brigades—six regiments in all—stood in line of battle all night long, while the rain poured in torrents most of the time. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Frederick City and home were forgotten, and the thoughts that now possessed us were of marching and counter-marching, of lines of battle, of reserves, of battery supports, and the like. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 At daybreak on the 18th we were standing in single file, half line of battle, when we heard Grant’s massive columns charge on our skirmishers and take the last ditch between them and Petersburg. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Soon we came upon the 52nd N. Y., I think of French’s Brigade, lying on the ground in line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry At the latter place, half of the Potomac army was drawn up in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Nevertheless, he prepared to occupy his post, and forming a line of battle, he began the march. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The troops in the fort are drawn up in line of battle, and assigned positions at the breastworks, where arms are stacked. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 They must have fought with great desperation, as their line of battle was plainly to be seen by about every third man being killed. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy We halted about one-fourth of a mile to the rear, and there formed line of battle in the edge of the woods. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry At that moment, the Third corps, under command of General Daniel Sickles, advanced in line of battle, doing good service. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery This force was hurled against the rebel right with such impetuosity that the batteries were within one hundred yards of the rebel line of battle before they knew it. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War We had already been drawn up in line of battle, solemnly awaiting the enemy who was expected to open fire on us at any moment, and there had been no flinching. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 The troops were bivouacked that night upon the ground which it was intended that they should occupy in line of battle. History of Morgan's Cavalry We soon entered a piece of woods and advanced in line of battle through it. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry We left the Court House at eight o’clock A. M., forming a line of battle on Flint Hill. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Still the confederates, having finally organized into line of battle, continued to charge after each repulse, pouring a terrific fire upon the United States force at each advance. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War We now had a sure enough line of battle holding it. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The regiments first formed on their respective campgrounds, and then took their positions in line of battle, at a double-quick. History of Morgan's Cavalry We were ordered forward; we scaled the fence and advanced into this wheatfield in line of battle, as I have stated. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry At five o’clock both lines of battle advanced. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery With the dawn of day the brigade was in line of battle. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Along the ridge of that hill ran the proposed line of battle, and there was the position for which we were making. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The saddles were kept upon the horses all night, and the men lay down in line of battle, but the enemy did not attack. History of Morgan's Cavalry In a short time I heard a line of battle advancing from the rear. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry The order was to be in line of battle by two o’clock A. M. Sunday, June 1.—Battle of Fair Oaks. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery After pushing through a deep wood our brigade formed in line of battle near the New Market Road, under fire of a rebel battery. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War It quickly defined itself as a line of battle, rapidly advancing. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The entire command, after some skirmishing, took position near Liberty, but to the east of it, and encamped in line of battle, on the night of the 2nd. History of Morgan's Cavalry There we cleared the ground so that a line of battle could be formed. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry General McClellan appeared in front of the line of battle, encouraging the troops for the coming struggle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery In a few minutes, however, I succeeded in establishing two colored regiments in line of battle in a wood on this side of the little valley. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War We heard that Ewell’s and Hill’s Corps had come up, and these troops we saw, were taking their way leisurely, along, to the various position on the line of battle. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The fighting ceased at nightfall and we were again camped in line of battle. History of Morgan's Cavalry We pushed out beyond the old fortified line held by the enemy the winter before, and there the Second corps was deployed in line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry In line of battle since two o’clock A. M. An attack expected every moment. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Meanwhile the Federals, with desperation, hurled a double line of battle, with the four guns at Brice's house concentrated upon Rucker and Bell, which for a moment seemed to stagger and make them waver. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The next morning, we found that infantry had formed right and left of us, and we were in a line of battle stretching across this extensive field. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw During the night I kept my men in line of battle. History of Morgan's Cavalry We moved up a ways and formed in line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry We fell back until, to our surprise, we found the whole of the Second corps in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery One and a half miles in rear by dint of great exertion and with pistol in hand, I again succeeded in checking up the flying column and placing it in line of battle. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Presently, a line of battle with columns of troops behind came marching across the fields upon the concealed Mississippians. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw We camped in line of battle, and picketed in front. History of Morgan's Cavalry Our line of battle was so near to the picket line that anyone showing himself would be fired on. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry All the troops are in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery They had at this time probably ten thousand men, on the height, formed in line of battle. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Our position here was right on the infantry line of battle. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw We now saw clearly from many indications, and were told by prisoners, that the Federal line of battle, the main force, was not far off. History of Morgan's Cavalry Sept. 6th we marched beyond Rockville about six miles and formed in line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Our line of battle followed rapidly until ten o’clock A. M., when suddenly our advance was checked in front of Mine Run. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery They came in heaviest volume from the southeast in parallel lines, like lines of battle swooping over the city. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital The men, as usual with them when placed in line of battle, were uneasy and dissatisfied. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House All stratagem must be discarded, and a return may as well be had to the polite but highly ridiculous practice of lines of battle saluting each other and refusing to fire first. History of Morgan's Cavalry We advanced in line of battle and frequently halted for the skirmishers to advance, but we met with no opposition, and soon were on the top of the ridge. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Most of the infantry of the corps were in line of battle on the south side of the river. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Dispatches announce heavy skirmishing in the vicinity of Dalton—and Gen. Johnston’s army was in line of battle. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Near Gravelly Run Church, our line of battle was formed. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House There was no undignified haste about this movement—the troops moved off deliberately, and in such order, that they could have been thrown quickly, if it had become necessary, into line of battle. History of Morgan's Cavalry The regiments were in line of battle, and he, with sabre in hand, was ahead of the line. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry The corps had three fortified lines of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Both armies were drawn up in line of battle, and the front lines slept on their arms. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital We were crossing the field, and some had reached the woods beyond, when the line of battle came up by the house behind us and opened fire. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Our elevated position enabled the batterymen to see both lines of battle. A Battery at Close Quarters A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion, October 6, 1909 After sundown our brigade, and probably the division, were in line of battle. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Our line of battle fell back to the rifle-pits we occupied last night. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The enemy shifted his position on Peach Tree Creek last night, and Gen. Stewart’s and Cheatham’s corps formed line of battle around the city. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital After advancing about a mile, we halted in open ground, and formed line of battle. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The lads’ regiment was stationed near the center of the long line of battle. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians Before the catalogue was out I had dropped the McBeans at their moorings, and was heading down on my enemies’ line of battle. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Lieutenant Kirby was mortally wounded shortly after arriving in the line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery All the soldiery, numbering some thousands, are marching down to Rocketts, and forming in line of battle on the heights commanding the approaches. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Their line of battle extended far past our left, and a line was evidently preparing to come down on our right flank. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House There strong lines of battle were formed, and in expectation of a severe conflict, we awaited the approach of General Forrest, who was steadily driving back our cavalry and mounted infantry upon Loudon. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. We are keeping Fr�d�ric without, and I am still ignorant of our line of battle. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) The Second corps went in line of battle instantly. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery I walked down to the lower bridge, without even taking a pocket-pistol, and saw the troops drawn up in line of battle awaiting the enemy. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Drawing nearer, I saw the troops in line of battle, the shells bursting, and cannon flaming as far as the eye could reach. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House On the next day we passed through the gap and soon came up with our division, posted in lines of battle along Lick Creek. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. Does my Princess authorise the line of battle?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) The Second and Third corps crossed the river at half-past six o’clock A. M., on pontoons, forming in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The enemy were drawn up in line of battle this morning below the fortifications. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital On this steep bank we formed for the charge, three lines of battle. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Our front line of battle was partially in the village of Campbell's Station, protected very well by the buildings. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. It seemed to us that every mounted officer of the attacking column was riding at the front of, or on the right or left of, the first line of battle. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Arriving there in quick time, we crossed immediately, and formed in line of battle. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery And now, occasionally, we can distinctly see the bursting of shells in the air, aimed too high by the enemy, and exploding far this side of our line of battle. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital We reached the vicinity of the creek a little after daybreak, and formed line of battle in the open ground south-east of the residence of W. Perkins. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The rebel skirmishers first appeared in the open, carefully examining the ground to find if we had a concealed line of battle near. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. Accordingly, the command was dismounted, and a detail made to feed the horses and mules, while the balance of the command formed in line of battle on a ridge southwest of the plantation. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. By the time Thor and Lois had returned from their honeymoon in early May the line of battle in Claude's soul had been extended. The Side Of The Angels A Novel In other words, that the troops while actually in the line of march, could be almost instantly formed in lines of battle. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 How far we advanced up the Quaker road I am unable to say; but we finally turned to the left, and formed line of battle, facing the west. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The enemy soon formed two strong lines of battle clear across the open country, about 200 yards apart. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. They had hardly reached the Elkhorn Tavern and deployed into line before Price's whole Army moved in on us in line of battle and disabled two of our batteries. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. They instantly gave way and Daun's line of battle was destroyed. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 Supply columns are always parked vertically to the line of battle. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone The right of the regiment was detached, and placed on the left of the lines of battle to cover the flank. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House To us spectators, it seemed that they would overwhelm our own lines of battle. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. Our ammunition, as before stated, having given out, we fell back to the open field, maintaining our line of battle in splendid order. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. The constituents of that ever-memorable line of battle which Wolfe drew up on the Plains of Abraham must of a surety not be grudged space in this account. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 These wagons are parked parallel to the line of battle. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone We waited till the line of battle came up. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House As the royal drums beat to arms Monmouth rapidly advanced, when he suddenly found himself checked by the Bussex Rhine, behind which the royal army was forming in line of battle in the fog. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel Company B was on detailed service holding Pea Ridge, and had no casualties in line of battle. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Nor was the Confederate force discovered until they were within four hundred yards of the Federal camp, and advancing in line of battle. Raiding with Morgan After reaching the high plateau on the south bank of the river, the entire corps were formed in line of battle, in which hostile position we were ordered to spend the night. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Some kneeling, others lying flat on the ground, we continued to fire and waited for the line of battle. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Fairfax formed a second line of battle, and the king's wiser friends, seizing his horse's bridle, turned him about, telling him his charge would lead to certain destruction. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel It was passing from Blair to myself, and not captured in line of battle or fighting, as a great many have stated and supposed to be the case. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Massing the brigade close behind Gregg's line of battle he dismounted it to fight on foot. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War After falling back two miles, we were countermarched toward the river, near which we were formed in line of battle. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry On the other hand, our boys were uneasy if placed in line of battle. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House They filed rapidly right and left until the woods were cleared; then by a halt and face-to-the-front they were brought quickly into line of battle. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 North of Berry-au-Bac, where the old line of battle swings to the southeast toward Rheims, the French forces gained their greatest advance. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The confederate line of battle could be distinctly seen on the hills to the south of the town. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The enemy was, when first seen, in two lines of battle, with arms stacked within less than one thousand yards of the large force. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry As the final charge was made, the line of battle came down, reaching the run just in time to lose some men. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Whenever they deployed in line of battle, instead of the customary arrangement of a single line of two ranks, they formed in three lines "closed en masse," thus making their front six ranks deep. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Nothing could have been less stable than this line of battle. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War No orders to advance came, nor was any brigade line of battle formed. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Forming his division into three lines of battle, he assigned the right to Davies, the left to Custer, and, placing himself with Pleasonton in the centre, he advanced with unwavering determination to the contest. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry Passing through woods, we came to an open field, where line of battle was formed. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House But it was an incident showing the utter folly of the attempt to maintain a line of battle in the midst of a dense undergrowth, through which nothing could be seen. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Let us, then, reëxamine the positions of our antagonists—not now merely in order to find the weak places in their line of battle, but to discover the strong ones. Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors The Fifth and Sixth worked well together on the skirmish line or dismounted line of battle and had no superiors in this kind of work. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War One company was thrown out as skirmishers, the rest of the command in line of battle. Frontier service during the rebellion or, A history of Company K, First Infantry, California Volunteers Again I see a line of battle stretching out across an open field, the men resting lazily in their ranks. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House There must have been more than two hundred lying there either dead or wounded, marking their line of battle. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 On the twenty-eighth day of August, the British moved their line of battle to within a mile of the Yankee breast-works on the Heights. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services At that time this was the extreme left of the First division and of the line of battle as well, the Third division not yet having become engaged. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War And pouring down upon the foe like a torrent, not in a regular line of battle, but in desultory attacks like those of banditti, they put them all to flight in a disgraceful manner. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens As fast as the troops reached the high ground on the other side, they formed line of battle, keeping the left flank covered by the river, and facing down stream. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The usual order of firing in line of battle is by "file," each man firing as rapidly as he can effectively, without regard to any other man. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 There are seven or eight thousand Rebel soldiers in the rifle-pits and behind the breastworks of the encampment in line of battle. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field They were across a road which ran at right angles with the line of battle, and in the direction of Lomax's battery. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War And as a leader of experience and skill, fearing lest his ignorance of the country might lead to his being surprised by secret ambuscades, he began his march in line of battle. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens For the first time I heard the whistle of the rifle ball, as a stray one now and then whistled over the line of battle. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House We moved back in line of battle in excellent order and quite leisurely, having no opposition and, so far as we knew, no troops following us. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 She drops out of the line of battle. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field I do not remember any other engagement in which so many pieces of artillery were posted directly on a skirmish line with no line of battle behind it and no reserves. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War |
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