| Napoleon literally sat his horse on a hill overlooking the battlefield while aides-de-camp galloped to and fro delivering messages and orders. |
| On the rare occasions when he did appear, he was encircled by aides-de-camp, soldiers, and various hangers-on. |
| Official reports emphasize that the incident was noticed only by the King's aides-de-camp and photographers who happened to be near. |
| Although aides-de-camp are traditionally police or military officers, civilians may also be appointed. |
| Mr. Jules Cambon, Governor General, dressed in black decorated with his ribbons, led the way alone, preceded by his aides-de-camp and followed by his civic and military household. |
| If doctors are generals, nurses are a combination of infantry and aides-de-camp. |
