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Anmärkningar och nödvändiga Upplysningar vid Herr C. J. Holms Anteckningar öfver Fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809

By Gustav Magnus Adlercreutz
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The author mounts a pointed rebuttal to a contemporary account of the 1808–09 campaigns, defending the army and its senior officers against allegations of misconduct and faulty leadership. He disputes the critic's timing and motives for attacking deceased commanders, highlights internal contradictions and weak military reasoning in the original notes, and emphasizes the role of honor, sacrifice, and local conditions in shaping decisions. The piece also examines tactical issues—winter operations, terrain and lines of movement—and argues for measured recognition of service rather than posthumous defamation.

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Adlercreutz, Gustav Magnus portrait

Gustav Magnus Adlercreutz

Gustav Magnus Adlercreutz was a Swedish author known for his historical writings. His notable work, "Anmärkningar och nödvändiga Upplysningar vid Herr C. J. Holms Anteckningar öfver Fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809," provides critical commentary and necessary insights into the military campaigns against Russia during the years 1808 and 1809. Adlercreutz's contributions reflect a keen interest in military history and the complexities of Swedish-Russian relations during this tumultuous period. His writings serve as valuable resources for understanding the historical context of the Napoleonic Wars in Northern Europe.

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