Author: John William ColePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Generals
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War
Author: John William ColePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Generals
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War. [With Portraits.]
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Author: John William ColeMemoirs of British Generals Distinguished in the Peninsular War
Author: John William ColePublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1908902140
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Although biographies of Duke of Wellington abound, there few biographies of the generals that fought alongside him and executed his orders (or in some cases disobeyed them). The author John William Cole was well placed to provide the details of their lives being a long serving soldier in the British Army; his portraits are full of descriptive detail, without being too biased, he discusses the contentious issues as well as the victories they achieved. From the fiery, foul-mouthed Picton, respected but not loved by his men, to the quiet dignified “Daddy” Hill, who was adept at taking care of his own troops as well as surprising the French; the British generals were a diverse group worthy of individual attention that the author gave them. This volume chronicles the lives of No. VIII. — SIR THOMAS PICTON. No. IX. — LORD LYNEDOCH. No. IX. — EARL OF HOPETOUN. No. X. — LORD HILL. No. XII. — MAJOR-GENERAL LE MARCHANT. No. XII. — MAJOR-GENERAL ROSS. No. XIII. — SIR EDWARD PAKENHAM. Author – John William Cole (????-1870)
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War
Author: John William ColePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Generals
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: John William ColePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333927400
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Excerpt from Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War, Vol. 1 of 2 Many differences of Opinion will probably be ex pressed as to the judgment displayed in the present selection. Some readers may say, why is this General preferred, and that General omitted? The answer is, that it was necessary, to make a limit, and that the Work is offered, not as comprising the whole, but as merely a small cohort from the distinguished band. It will be easy to add to the list if more should be required. Fourteen generals of repute are included in this list. One only of the number was what may be termed old Sir Thomas Graham - and be was only sixty when he fought and Won, with marvellous promptitude and audacity, the Battle of Barrosa. The rest were in the prime vigour of their days, with strength and activity of body which seconded the energy of the mind. Without this happy combina tion of mental and physical attributes, the duties of a general in the field will hang heavily on him who has to perform them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: John William ColePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365348108
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Excerpt from Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War, Vol. 2 of 2 Of Ciudad rodrigo, Badajos, and St. Sebastian, has animated the stormers Of Sebastopol. We have seen that want Of practice is not accompanied by any deficiency in noble daring. There is much in the career of Sir Thomas Picton for the young soldier to study with ad vantage. His rise was slow; he encountered many dif ficulties; he was the subject Of a violent persecution, which for a time cast a cloud upon his name and pros peets; by steady perseverance he surmounted Opposition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Memoirs of British Generals Distinguished During the Peninsular War
Author: John William ColePublisher:
ISBN: 9780371209011
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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Memoirs of British Generals distinguished during the Peninsular War
Author: John William ColePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375178190
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.
The Naval War of 1812
Author: Theodore RooseveltPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027241669
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Naval War of 1812" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Naval War of 1812, written by the former president Theodore Roosevelt, deals with battles and naval technology used during the War of 1812 between the United States and the Great Britain. Roosevelt's history is considered as one of the best on this particular topic and it had a great impact on the formation of the modern day U.S. Navy. At the beginning, the author gives the insight of the political and social conditions in Great Britain and America prior to the war. Roosevelt, then, discusses the naval war on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. Finally, the last chapter covers the Battle of New Orleans, the final major battle of the War of 1812.
Wellington's Command
Author: George E. JaycockPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526733544
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
A military historian assesses the leadership style of the man who defeated Napoleon. The Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo cemented his reputation as a great general, and much subsequent writing on his career has taken an uncritical, sometimes chauvinistic view of his talents. Little has been published that fully pins down the reality of Wellington’s leadership, clearly identifying his weaknesses as well as his strengths. George E. Jaycock, in this perceptive and thought-provoking reassessment, does not aim to undermine Wellington’s achievements, but to provide a more nuanced perspective. He clarifies some simple but fundamental truths regarding his leadership and his performance as a commander. Through an in-depth study of his actions over the war years of 1808 to 1815, the author reassesses Wellington’s effectiveness as a commander, the competence of his subordinates, and the qualities of the troops he led. His study gives a fascinating insight into Wellington’s career and abilities. Wellington’s Command is absorbing reading for both military historians and those with an interest in the Napoleonic period.