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Fortescue Sir John William |
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A History of the British Army - Vol. II (1714-1763) |
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San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
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©2013 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (489 pages) |
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A History of the British Army ; ; v.2 |
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Soggetti |
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Jacobite Rebellion, 1715 |
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Intro -- MAPS AND PLANS -- ERRATA -- BOOK VII -- CHAPTER I -- The Reduction of the Army-Mischievous influence of Bolingbroke and Ormonde-Death of Queen Anne -- Return of Marlborough-King George I. -- the New Ministry-The Jacobite Rebellion of 1715-Increase of the Army -- Ninth to Fourteenth Dragoons raised-Chelsea PensionDiscipline ruined by the Secretary-at-War's Supremacy -- CHAPTER II -- King George's efforts to arrest Indiscipline and Peculation-His dislike of Purchase-General Apathy of Officers-Bad Standard of Character among Recruits-Desertion and Fraudulent Enlistment-Other Scandals-System of Imperial Defence-The Colonies -- "White ServThe Officers of the Past and of the Future -- CHAPTER III -- Waning of Walpole's Popularity-The Quarrel with Spain-Popularity of a Spanish War-An Expedition to the Spanish Main resolved on The Preparations -- Cathcart and Wentworth-Incredible Mismanagement of the War Office-Death of Cathcart-The British and American Faction in Parliament the true secret of the catastrophe -- CHAPTER IV -- Dispute over the Austrian Succession-Aggression of Frederick the Great-Ambitious Projects of France-England sends aid to Queen Maria Theresa-Army increased -- Forty-third to Forty-eighth Regiments raised-John, Earl of Stair-His Advice and his Plans-The CampStair resigns the Command -- CHAPTER V -- Insufficiency of the British |
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Preparations for 1744-Saxe's Operations-Wade paralysed by the Dutch and Austrians-Stair's Plan of Campaign-Inactivity of Dutch and Austrians -- Wade Resigns-Ligonier's proposals for a great effort in 1745-Cumberland appointed toRecall of the Army to England -- CHAPTER VI -- Designs of Charles Stuart-His Landing in Scotland-General Cope marches northward-He Retires by Sea -- Advance of the Rebels-The "Canter of Coltbrigg"-Cope Lands at Dunbar -- Action of Prestonpans-Charles enters Edinburgh. |
the Castle holds out-Preparations in Good service rendered by Cumberland -- CHAPTER VII -- French Capture Antwerp -- British base shifted-Saxe's Plan of Campaign and Operations-Battle of Roucoux-Futile Expedition to L'Orient-The Campaign of 1747-Battle of Lauffeld-Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle -- BOOK VIII -- CHAPTER I -- The Mohammedan Conquest of India-The Mahrattas-European Voyages to India-The English East India Company-First British Troops sent to India-The first Military Establishment in Bombay-The French East India Company-Settlements of the Rival Companies in 1701-The Siege raised -- Peace of Aix-le-Chapelle -- CHAPTER II -- British Interference at Tanjore-Dupleix's Schemes for French Predominance in the Deccan-Bussy installed at Aurungabad-Zenith of French Rule in India-The British resolve to Oppose the French-The Contest centres about Trichinopoly-The British shut up in TriSurrender of the French Force -- CHAPTER III -- Intrigues of Dupleix -- British Successes Neutralised-Defeat of Major Kinnear-Lawrence's Victory at Bahoor-Clive at Chingleput and Covelong-Contest for Trichinopoly renewed-Perilous Situation of the British-Lawrence's First Victory before Trichinopoly-His SSuspension of Arms -- Recall of Dupleix -- BOOK IX -- CHAPTER I -- French Explorers in North America-The English Settlements-Predominance of Massachusetts in the North-New York Captured by the British-French Explorations in the West-Their Design to confine the British to a strip of the Sea-board-Governor Dongan -- the IroqNeglect of America by Newcastle's Government -- CHAPTER II -- Reduction of the Army at Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle-Foundation of Halifax-British and French on the Ohio-Obstinacy of the Virginian Assembly-Washington's Mission -- Apathy of the Colonies-Washington's First Skirmish with the French-Continued Apathy of the ColBraddock and the School of Cumberland. |
CHAPTER III -- Monckton's Capture of Fort Beauséjour-Johnson's Advance against Crown Point-Shirley's failure against Niagara-Close of the Campaign-Feebleness of the English Administration-New Treaties and New Ministers-Fiftieth to Fifty-ninth Regiments raised-The SixtieThe Expedition against Rochefort -- BOOK X -- CHAPTER I -- Ligonier made Commander-in-Chief-Preparations for 1758 -- Amherst-The Plan of Campaign for America-The Expedition against Louisburg-The Siege opened-Fall of Louisburg-The Operations of General Abercromby-Lord Howe -- New Views as to Equipment of Troops-EmbarkBurial of Braddock's dead -- CHAPTER II -- The Allied Army in Germany-Ferdinand of Brunswick-Expedition to Cancalle Bay-British Troops sent to Germany-Expedition against Cherbourg-The Reverse of St. Cast-Observations on Raids on the French Coasts-The Expedition to Senegal-The Expedition to MartiniSurrender of Guadeloupe -- CHAPTER III -- Establishment of the Army for 1759-Pitt's Designs against America -- Wolfe-Strength of Wolfe's Army-The Defences of Quebec-The British arrive before the City-Wolfe's Difficulties-His Abortive Attack-He shifts Operations to west of the City-Amherst's DesignsGeneral Survey of the Operations in Canada -- CHAPTER IV -- Sufferings of the British in Quebec-French Preparations for Recapture of Quebec-Advance of Lévis-Action of Sainte Foy-The |
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Siege of Quebec-Relief of Quebec-Amherst's Designs on Canada-Advance of Murray and Haviland-Advance of Amherst -Surrender of MontrealAmherst -- CHAPTER V -- India: Hollowness of the Truce of 1755-It is infringed by both sides-Bussy-Surajah Dowlah-His Advance against Calcutta -- the Black Hole-Madras sends aid to Bengal-Clive surprised at Budge Budge-Surajah Dowlah again Advances on Calcutta-Clive surprises his Death of Surajah Dowlah -- Meer Jaffier installed in his place -- CHAPTER VI. |
Southern India-Arrival of French Reinforcements under Lally Admiral Pocock's First Action with d'Aché-Lally besieges Fort St. David-Fall of Fort St. David -- Capture of Devicotah-Lally's disastrous March to Tanjore-Pocock's Second Action against d'Aché-LallThe Fruits of the Victory -- CHAPTER VII -- British Operations in the Carnatic-Lally's difficulties with his Troops-Alarm of Dutch Aggression in Bengal-Third Engagement of Pocock and d'Aché-Defeat of Brereton at Wandewash-Lally turns to the Court of the Deccan-His diversion in the South -- British OFall of Pondicherry -- CHAPTER VIII -- The Establishment of the Army for 1759-Fifteenth Hussars raised-Purport of Ferdinand's Operations in Germany-He opens the Campaign of 1759-Movements of Contades and Broglie-Critical position of Ferdinand-Continued success of the French-Ferdinand Occupies Close of the Campaign -- CHAPTER IX -- Increase of the Army for 1760-Sixteenth and Seventeenth Lancers raised-Thurot's Descent on Carrickfergus-Reinforcements for Ferdinand-Opening of the Campaign-Imhoff's Disobedience mars Ferdinand's Plans-Defeat of the Hereditary Prince at Sachsenhausen-TheClose of the Campaign -- CHAPTER X -- Accession of King George III-Increase of the Army-The Expedition to Belleisle-The War in Germany-Ferdinand's Fruitless Winter March through Hesse-Great Preparations and Designs of the French-Supineness of Soubise-The Campaign opens -- Ferdinand's March rounClose of the Campaign -- CHAPTER XI -- Rise of Lord Bute to power-Trouble with Spain -- Pitt advocates War- Resignation of Pitt -- Bute compelled to Declare War- The Expedition against Martinique-Fall of Martinique, Grenada, St. Vincent and St. Lucia-Expedition to Havana-Mortality among the TroopsHis Difficulties with the British Troops -- CHAPTER XII. |
Decay of the Army's Unpopularity-Inefficiency of the War Office and Ordnance Office-Defects in the Colonial Stations-Reformers in the Army -- Cumberland -Pitt -- the New School of Officer-The Recruiting of the Army-Depots and Drafts-Recruiting in America-CondGerman Models and British Experience -- APPENDIX A -- APPENDIX B. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book is a historical account of the British Army, focusing on its developments and campaigns from the early 18th century through the Seven Years' War. Written by J. W. Fortescue, the narrative explores significant events such as the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, the War of the Austrian Succession, and the military engagements in North America, India, and Europe. It examines the political and military challenges faced by the British Army, including indiscipline among officers, strategic failures, and the influence of foreign powers. The author aims to provide a detailed examination of military strategies, leadership, and the organizational evolution of the army during this period. The book is intended for historians and military enthusiasts interested in the intricacies of British military history. |
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