National Glory Cambronne

A general described as brave and generous, Pierre Cambronne is remembered above all by history as one of the generals who accompanied Napoleon to Elba during his first exile. He is an important player in the reconquest of the Hundred Days and also known, in legend, for having replied to the English during the Battle of Waterloo that, “The guard dies, but does not surrender!” He also reportedly replied, “Damn it!" when faced with their insistence, giving rise to the euphemism Cambronne's word.