During the desperate battle of Aspern - Essling , Espagne led his cuirassiers in a series of heroic charges .
During the desperate battle of Aspern - Essling , Espagne was wounded in action during the first day of fighting .
During the desperate battle of Aspern - Essling , Espagne led his cuirassiers in a series of heroic charges , but was wounded in action during the first day of fighting .