The sole subject of remark was the speed with which we got over the ground, and the probability that existed of our soon reaching the point of debarkation.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
It was in vain that they rowed on in perfect silence, and with oars muffled, gaining the point of debarkation without being perceived.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
Corfu was there; Corfu, only sixty miles away from the farthest point of debarkation; Corfu, whose climate was marvelously suited to the recovery of sick men; Corfu which offered a very safe harbor.
"Fighting France"
Stephane Lauzanne