Celer et Audax - A Sketch of the Services of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment (Rifles)

• Autore: Rigaud Major-General Gibbes
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012; ©2012
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (229 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Regimental histories
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- DEDICATION -- PREFACE. -- CHAPTER I. -- 1797-1807. -- The raising of the 5th battalion 60th.-Baron Francis de Rottenburg first Lieut.-Colonel.-His antecedents.-Hompesch's and Lowenstein's corps.-The battalion formed at the Isle of Wight.-Moved to Ireland. -Employed in the Rebellion of '98.-Wicklow and WexforNote: the affair at Goff's Bridge. -- CHAPTER II. -- 1808. -- The opening of the Peninsular War.-Its origin.-Preparation for.- The 5th battalion 60th to form part of the expedition.-Major Davy takes over command from De Rottenburg-His exertions and Regimental Orders.-Extracts from those on embarkation at Cork, and o Letter from De Rottenburg to Davy. -- CHAPTER III. -- 1809. -- The expedition arrives off Portugal.-Sir Arthur Wellesley directs the landing.- Strength of the 5th battalion 60th.-Lists of officers in the different Transports.-Formation of brigades-Sir Arthur advances to attack Junot.-First meeting of English and FrenLetters from Lord Castlereagh and Sir Harry Burrard. -- CHAPTER IV. -- 1808-1809. -- From Convention of Cintra until after Coruña, and the question of enlistment.-Contradictory statements.-Sir Wm. Napier's statement.- Analysis of Sir John Moore's movements - Contemporary movements of 5th 60th from the Davy papers.- Regimental orders.-The Baron von Setúbal. -- CHAPTER V. -- 1809. -- Sir Arthur Wellesley returns to Portugal.-Organises his army.- Assembles at Coimbra.-Extracts from orders-Distribution of 5th battalion.- Letter of instructions from Major Davy to Major Wood gate. -Regimental parades on line of march -Advance from Coimbra His good opinion of the Rifle company attached to his brigade. -- CHAPTER VI. -- 1810. ; Lord Wellington organises the Portuguese Army.-French army in the Peninsula.-Letter to Colonel Davy from Captain Andrews.-Letter from Lieutenant Zuhleke.- His services later on.-Letters from Wood- gate and Galiffe to Colonel Davy -Wellington and Masséna mSir Thomas Picton to Colonel Williams, and his own report of 3rd division to Lord Wellington. -- CHAPTER VII. -- 1810-1811. -- Distribution of 5th battalion.-Masséna's retreat from Santarém.- Pursuit by Lord Wellington.-Combats of Pombal, Redinha, Condeixa, Casal Nova, Fonz Darouce, Guarda, and Sabugal.-Letter from Woodgate to Davy describing this pursuit.-Masséna summons Soult, Hill surprises the French at Aroyo de Molinos. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- 1812. -- Preparations for siege of Ciudad Rodrigo.-Picton's division to assault the larger breach.-The assault and capture. -The march to Elvas.- Siege and capture of Badajoz.-Soult falls back.-Wellington unable to pursue Soult.-Prepares for the campaign of SalamaFailure at Burgos, and retreat of Allied army. -- CHAPTER IX. -- 1813. -- Preparations for campaign.-Distribution of 5th battalion 60th.- Wellington decides on his plan.- Puts the army in motion.-Bids 'Farewell' to Portugal.-The French retreat to the Upper Ebro.- Wellington passes the Carrion and the Ebro.-The French evacuate MBattle of La Nivelle and Nive, and Hill's battle of St. Pierre. -- CHAPTER X. -- 1814. -- Position of the armies before the battle of Orthes.-Wellington prepares his bridge for the Adour, and manoeuvres to mislead Soult.-Hope passes Stopford with Guards and 60th Rifles across the river before throwing the bridge.-Battle of Orthes.-Soult thoughThe 5th battalion 60th Rifles embark at Pauliac July 5th, and return to Cork July 25th, 1814. -- CHAPTER XI. -- 1814-1818. ; Quartered at Buttevant.- Soldiers' holidays.-Sir John (Lord) Keane and Sir John Forster Fitzgerald.-The battalion moves to the Isle of Wight, and embarks for Gibraltar.-The 8th battalion is disbanded.- Its non-commissioned officers and men are drafted int1. De Rottenburg, 2. William Gabriel Davy, 3. William Woodgate, 4. William Williams, 5. John Galiffe, 6. James Holmes Schoëdde. -- 1.-Lieutenant-General Francis Baron De Rottenburg, K.C.H.- -- 2.-Sir William Gabriel Davy, K.C.H. and C.B., - -- 3.-Colonel William Woodgate, C.B.-(who was the friend and fellow-worker of Davy), -- 4.-Sir William Williams, K.C.B. and K.T.S.,- -- 5.-Colonel Galiffe, C.B.,- -- 6-Lt.-General Sir James Holmes Schoëdde, K.C.B.- -- APPENDIX A. -- Returns of Killed, Wounded, and Missing. -- APPENDIX B. -- Embarkation at Cork, June 1808, in the 'Malabar,' 'Juliana,' and 'Atlas' transports. -- APPENDIX C. -- 'Stand to Arms,' (194). -- MAPS.
• Sommario/riassunto: This historical account by Major-General Gibbes Rigaud chronicles the services of the Fifth Battalion of the Sixtieth Regiment (Rifles) during the Peninsular War. The narrative focuses on the twenty years of the battalion's existence, highlighting their involvement in significant military campaigns from Roleia to Toulouse. The book serves as a tribute to the Riflemen of the past, present, and future, aiming to inspire current and future generations of soldiers. It also addresses the historical records and contributions of Captain Wallace and other notable figures. The work is an assemblage of various historical sources, offering insights into the military history of the Sixtieth Regiment and the broader context of the Peninsular War.
• Altri titoli varianti: Celer Et Audax — A Sketch of the Services of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment; Celer et Audax - A Sketch of the Services of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment
• Titolo autorizzato: Celer et Audax - A Sketch of the Services of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment (Rifles)
• ISBN: 1-908902-48-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910165117903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II