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1.12. Le général Bernadotte. He was made minister of war in July, 1 799, through the influence of Barras.

1. 22. en Hollande; mais ils en étaient... The first en is a préposition, the second, a pronoun. The évacuation of Holland by the English troops took place in October, 1799.

1. 24. battus à Zurich par Masséna. The battle of Zurich (L. Turicum, Tigurum, Duregtun) was gained, August 26, 1799, ^Y Masséna (André, 1758 — 1817), Marshal of France, and Duke of Rivoli, celebrated for his defence of Genoa (1800). His chief characteristics as a gênerai were obstinacy and 'pluck.' Korsakofîcommanded the Russians. He was to hâve efFected a junction with Suwaroff, who crossed the St Gothard from Italy. This was prevented by the defeat of KorsakofiF, and Suwaroff with great difficulty made his escape into the east of Switzerland. This led to Russia retiring from the Coalition.

1. 30. de toutes les combinaisons, out of ail the combinations ; ablatival expression.

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