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Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. I
| Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. I |
| Autore | Grattan Lt.-Colonel William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (198 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Collana | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| ISBN | 1-908692-74-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CHAPTER I. -- The Author leaves the depôt at Chelmsford, and proceeds to join his regiment in Portugal-The Samaritan-Arrival at Lisbon -Measures adopted by Marshal Junot-A night's rest-Portuguese barbers-Priest Fernando and Major Murphy-March to Aldea Gallega-First sight of the Connaught Rangers. -- CHAPTER II. -- Head-quarters of the 88th Regiment--Its losses from sickness-Unhealthy state of the country-Signal defeat of the Spaniards by the French-The British army leaves the Alemtejo-General Picton takes the command of the third division-Remarks on the general's cThe Connaught Boy and the goat. -- CHAPTER III. -- Inefficiency of the Spanish generals-The British force-Lord Wellington and the Portuguese regency-Preparations for invading Portugal-French force in the Peninsula-Lines of Torres Vedras-Their extreme importance-Summary of the results of British valour-ClaDescription of the Lines of Torres Vedras. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Movements of the French-Expectation of the English army evacuating Portugal-The French under Marshal Ney lay siege to Ciudad Rodrigo-Firmness of Lord Wellington in refusing assistance to the garrison-Assault on the fortress-Its surrender-French force undeRashness of General Crawford. -- CHAPTER V. -- Marshal Massena and his military arrangements-Lord Wellington and the Portuguese government-Disproportion of the British forces to the French-Judicious conduct of Lord Wellington -Anecdote of General Napier-Lord Wellington obliged to give battle- Relative positions of the French and English armies previous to the battle of Busaco. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Battle of Busaco-Remarks upon the battle-Conflicting statements of different writers-Adventure of Captain Seton-Alcobaca-Remarks on the battle. -- CHAPTER VII.
Occupation of the Lines of Torres Vedras-An Irish interpreter -Death of the Marquis de la Romana-Retreat of Massena's army from Portugal-Indulgence of Lord Wellington-The oldest subaltern in the world. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Excesses of the French during their retreat-Battle of Fuentes d'Onore-Sir E. Pakenham, Colonel Wallace, and the 88th Regiment. -- CHAPTER IX. -- State of the town of Fuentes d'Onore after the battle-The wounded-News of General Graham's victory over Marshal Victor-General Brennier's escape from Almeida-Booty-The field of battle. -- CHAPTER X. -- Guerilla warfare -- its true character-General Beresford detached to the Alemtejo with the second division-The 13th Light Dragoons charge the cavalry of General Latour Maubourg-Olivenza surrenders-Frenchmen and Irishmen on a march-English regiments-Colonel Taking a rise. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Second siege of Badajoz-A reconnoissance-Death of Captain Patten-Attacks on Fort St. Christoval-Their failure-Causes of their failure-Gallant conduct of Ensign Dyas, 51st Regiment-His promotion by the Duke of York. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Affair of El Bodon-Gallant conduct of the 5th and 77th Regiments-Narrow escape of the 88th from being made prisoners -Picton's conduct on the retreat of Guinaldo. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- Retreat of the French army-Bombast of the French generals-Vultures on the field of battle-The Light Division and Private theatricals-Major Leckie and the musician-Privations -The Connaught Rangers and the sheep-Deficient kits-Military movements-Attack on a French division. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Officers and serjeants-Fairfield and his bad habit-Regimental mechanism-Impolitic familiarity-Third division at the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo-Lieutenant D'Arey and Ody Brophy-The Irish pilot. -- CHAPTER XV. Spanish village accommodations-Progress of the siege-Picton's address to the Connaught Rangers in front of the breach-Lieutenant William Mackie and the forlorn-hope. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Storm of Ciudad Rodrigo, gallant conduct of three soldiers of the 88th-Desperate struggle and capture of a gun-Combat between Lieutenant Faris and the French Grenadier-A Connaught Ranger transformed into a sweep Anecdote of Captain Robert Hardyman of the Excesses of the soldiers. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Results of the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo-Lieutenant Gurwood and Lieutenant Mackie-Anecdote of Lieutenant Flack, 88th Regiment-His wound-Sale of the plunder-Army rest in cantonments. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- Preparations against Badajoz-Description of this fortress-Its investment-Line of circumvallation formed in the night-Sortie of the garrison repulsed-Destructive fire of the besieged -Dreadful explosion from a shell-Indifference-Deaths of Captain MulcasterThe divisions of the British army. -- CHAPTER XIX. -- `State of the enemy's fort La Picurina from our fire-Attempt to storm it-Desperate defence of the garrison-It is carried by assault-Preparations for the grand attack-Frightful difficulties of the enterprise-The attack and defence-Slaughter of the besiegerBadajoz taken. -- APPENDIX. -- No. I The Battle of Busaco and the Third Division -- No. II. Reply to "Observations on some Passages in the Life of Sir Thomas Picton. -- No. III. To the Editor of the United Service Journal. -- No. IV. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164252403321 |
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Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. II
| Adventures in the Connaught Rangers. Vol. II |
| Autore | Grattan Lt.-Colonel William |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Collana | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| ISBN | 1-908692-75-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME II. -- CHAPTER I. -- The sacking of Badajoz-Neglect of the wounded-Spaniards and their plunderers-Disgraceful occurrences-Calamities of War-Fine sayings of the Duke of Wellington-Extent of plunder-Martin of Galway, and his servant-Paddy Aisy's opinion of the Duke-The French consider the capture of Badajoz a mystery. -- CHAPTER II. -- Departure from Badajoz-The wounded left to the protection of Spanish soldiers-Subsequently removed to Elvas-Capture of forts on the Tagus-The author leaves Elvas to join the army-Spaniards and Portuguese-Rodrigo re-visited-A Spanish ball-Movements of MarsAmicable enemies. -- CHAPTER III. -- State of the opposing armies, previously to the Battle of Salamanca - Preliminary movements - Nelson at Trafalgar-Pakenham's division-The Duke of Ragusa's false movement-Pakenham engaged with the enemy's left-Defeats the division under General Thornier-ReComplete defeat of the French army. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Importance of the Battle of Salamanca-Consequences of defeat-Gallantry of Captain Robert Nickle-Pursuit of the defeated Army of Marshal Marmont-French Infantry in square broken and destroyed by Cavalry-March on Madrid-Frolics at St. Ildefonso-Sudden attacDisgraceful conduct of the Portuguese Dragoons. -- CHAPTER V. -- The British army approach Madrid-Enthusiastic welcome-. Preparations to carry by assault the Fortress of La Chine-It surrenders-Description of Madrid-The Puerto del Sol-The Prado-Unsociability of English officers-Seizure of a Spanish priest-Proved to be aHis execution by the garrotte. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Arrests at Madrid-Advantages of speaking French-Seizure of Don Saturio de Padilla by the police-The author effects his liberation-Bulls and bull fights-A bull day at Madrid -Lord Wellington in the Plaza de los Toros-A courageous bull. -- CHAPTER VII.
The entertainments of the Plaza de los Toros continued-A cowardly bull- Private theatricals-Frederick Meade--,-Horrors of amputation-Lord Wellington leaves Madrid-Qualities of French and English soldiers-The retreat from Burgos-Evacuation of the capital-Disasters of the retreat. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Sufferings of the army on the Retreat-Jokes of the Connaught Rangers-Letter of Lord Wellington-The Junior Officers-Costume of the Author during the Retreat-An unusual enjoyment-Lord Wellington's censure on Officers of Regiments. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Shocking effects of excess in eating-The neighbourhood of Moimenta de Beira-Wolves--The author employed to cater for his regiment on St- Patrick's day-le attacked by wolves on his return-Measure for measure-The priest and his plate. -- CHAPTER X. -- Priests carousing-San Carlos gambling house at Lisbon-Cocking the card-The author quits the Peninsula-Arrival at Spithead--Visit to Vauxhall Gardens-The lobster feast-The priest of St. Omers-Pay of French priests-Adventures on the road-The author's returnIrish farmers. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Breaking up of the British Peninsular army at the abdication of Napoleon-Separation of the soldiers wives-The elopement-Thorp, the Drum-major-The Connaught Rangers embark for. Canada-Obeying orders-Provisions for the voyage-A comfortable fight-A main of cDr. Crowe's disaster. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Commencement of the voyage to Canada-Absence of the Commodore-Tempestuous weather-Excessive sea-sickness-Our Captain-Arrangements on ship-board-United Irishmen-Being fond of the button-Melancholy accident-The fleet in full sail-Culpable conduct of Lord GeDisastrous effects of the tempest. -- CHAPTER XIII. Dancing at sea-Employment of time-Curious cases of Somnambulism-Icebergs a-head-Alarm on the approach of a strange vessel-Our Ship visited by a Privateer-Her reception, and subsequent capture-A duel prevented-Scarcity of water-Stopping a run on the bank-TThe Somnambulist awakened. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Cod fishing off Newfoundland-The Green family-Moll Thornpson's mark-Fine sport-Change of diet-Peggy Cleary's disaster-Repairing a broken nose-Symptoms of a storm-Arrival at the mouth of the St. Lawrence. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Jerry the pilot-Our ship strikes on a rock-Approach to Quebec -First impressions of the city-Superfluous stores-Description of Quebec-A relic of Wolfe-Abundance of fish-Preparations for a journey to Three Rivers-A love adventure-French reading of the English marriage service. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Travelling between Quebec and Three Rivers-Arrangements on the road-Peasantry of the district-Description of Three Rivers-Convent of St. Ursula-Visit to Montreal-Indian village-Arrival of the troops at Three Rivers-Ragged heroes -Inefficiency of our fleetDiscreditable want of judgment in our Commanders. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Departure from Three Rivers-Meeting old comrades-Sentimental reflections-The officers ball-Visit to Three Rivers to invite the guests-The sleigh party to the ball- Seasonable supply of noyeau-Rashness of O'Hara-Wonderful escape of Mrs. Gugy. A promising set of young men. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- March to St. John's-A Yankee ball-A general row-A lady worth a Jew's eye-The officers' subscription for the banker's widow-The apothecary damaged-News in Canada of the return of Buonaparte from Elba-The Peninsular army unrewarded-The Connaught Rangers set sail for Europe. -- CONCLUSION -- APPENDIX. -- VINDICATION OF THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS FROM THE CHARGE PREFERRED AGAINST THEM IN THE LIFE OF SIR T. PICTON. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Adventures in the Connaught Rangers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164252303321 |
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A Boy In The Peninsular War - The Services, Adventures, And Experiences of Robert Blakeney, Subaltern in the 28th Regiment
| A Boy In The Peninsular War - The Services, Adventures, And Experiences of Robert Blakeney, Subaltern in the 28th Regiment |
| Autore | Blakeney Robert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (210 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SturgisSturgis |
| ISBN | 1-908692-89-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- CHAPTER I. -- I JOIN THE ARMY AND MAKE ACQUAINTANCE WITH THE PERILS OF THE SEA. -- CHAPTER II. -- I SERVE IN A DANISH CAMPAIGN WITH SMALL GLORY. -- CHAPTER III. -- WE LAND IN THE PENINSULA. -- CHAPTER IV. -- WITH THE ADVANCE OF SIR JOHN MOORE. -- CHAPTER V. -- WE RETREAT WITH SIR JOHN MOORE. -- CHAITER VI. -- WITH THE REARGUARD OF THE RETREATING ARMY. -- CHAPTER VII. -- THE RETREAT CONTINUED. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- THE RETREAT CONTINUED. -- CHAPTER IX. -- THE RETREAT CONTINUED. -- CHAPTER X. -- THE RETREAT CONTINUED. -- CHAPTER XI. -- AT THE BATTLE OF CORUNNA. -- CHAPTER XII. -- WE AFFECT THE SENTIMENTAL BRITISH PUBLIC, AND GAIN BUT LITTLE GLORY IN HOLLAND. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- WE RETURN TO THE PENINSULA. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- A LITTLE CAMPAIGN FROM TARIFA. -- CHAPTER XV. -- WE ENTERTAIN RIGHT ROYALLY AT TARIFA. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- FROM TARIFA TO BAROSSA. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- IN THE BATTLE OF BAROSSA. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- WE RETURN TO TARIFA AND THENCE TO LISBON. -- CHAPTER XIX. -- WE AGAIN ADVANCE INTO SPAIN. -- CHAPTER XX. -- IN THR BATTLE OF ARROYO MOLINOS. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- I AM MADE BEAR-LEADER. -- CHAPTER XXII. -- I CONTINUE TO PLAY THE GAOLER. -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- I GET MY COMPANY AND PROCEED TO BADAJOZ. -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- AT BADAJOZ. -- CHAPTER XXV. -- AFTER SOME ADVENTURES BY SEA AND LAND I JOIN MY NEW REGIMENT IN THE PYRENEES. -- CHAPTER XXVI. -- FIGHTING IN THE PYRENEES. -- CHAPTER XXVII. -- IN THE BATTLE OF NIVELLE. -- CHAPTER XXVIII. -- I RETURN WOUNDED TO IRELAND, AND TRAVEL IN A COACH OF THAT COUNTRY. -- CHAPTER XXIX. -- AT THE GRAND REVIEW IN PARIS. -- CHAPTER XXX. -- AT BRUSSELS WITH DUKE D'ARENBERG. -- CHAPTER XXXI. -- I MAKE MY BOW. |
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The Campaign of 1812
| The Campaign of 1812 |
| Autore | von Clausewitz General Carl Philipp Gottfried |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (138 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Egerton1st Earl of Ellesmere, Francis |
| ISBN | 1-908902-06-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE. -- EDITOR'S PREFACE. -- CHAPTER I. -- ARRIVAL AT WILNA. PLAN OF CAMPAIGN. CAMP OF DRISSA. -- CHAPTER II. -- GENERAL REVIEW OF THE INCIDENTS OF THE CAMPAIGN OF 1812 IN RUSSIA. -- CHAPTER III. -- FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN. |
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von Clausewitz General Carl Philipp Gottfried
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The Campaign of Marengo, with Comments.
| The Campaign of Marengo, with Comments. |
| Autore | Sergeant Herbert H |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (99 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-77-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- CHAPTER I. -- INTRODUCTION. -- CHAPTER II. -- GENOA. -- COMMENTS. -- CHAPTER III. -- MOREAU IN GERMANY. -- COMMENTS. -- CHAPTER IV. -- MARENGO. -- COMMENTS. -- CHAPTER V. -- GENERAL COMMENTS. |
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Sergeant Herbert H
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Carnet De Campagne Du Colonel Trefcon 1793-1815
| Carnet De Campagne Du Colonel Trefcon 1793-1815 |
| Autore | Trefcon Colonel Toussaint-Jean |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (164 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LeviLevi |
| ISBN | 1-908902-11-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CHAPITRE VI -- CAMPAGNE DE SAXE - 1813 -- Le corps d'observation de l'Elbe. - Opérations de la division Maison pendant la campagne de 1813.-Combat d'Alvesleben.-Batailles de Bautzen et de Lutzen.-Mort de Duroc.-Combat de Hainau.-Entrée à Breslau.-Bataille de la Katzbach. - Belles promesses du gén Mes déboires durant la campagne de Saxe. -- CHAPITRE VII -- CAMPAGNE DE FRANCE - 1814 -- Chef d'état-major à la 3e division du 11e corps.-Opérations de cette division pendant la campagne de France.-Combat de Fère-Champenoise.-Je suis pris par un cosaque.-Mon entrevue avec l'empereur de Russie et le roi de Prusse.- On me prend mon épée.-Le conJe viens me fixer à Paris. -- CHAPITRE VIII -- WATERLOO - 1815 -- Le retour de l'Empereur. - Je veux rejoindre l'armée royale mais j'arrive trop tard.-Mes hésitations.- Je suis nommé chef d'état-major de la division Bachelu corps d'armée Reille -Je rejoins l'armée.-Le 2e corps.-Bataille de Ligny.-Bataille de Waterloo.-LJe sollicite vainement un emploi dans l'armée. -- PIÈCES JUSTIFICATIVES -- DETAIL DES SERVICES -- DETAIL DES CAMPAGNES -- DÉCORATIONS MILITAIRES -- ACTIONS D'ÉCLAT OU FAITS MÉRITANT D'ÊTRE RAPPELÉS -- EMPLOIS DANS LE CORPS D'ÉTAT-MAJOR -- LETTRES DE DÉSIRÉ TREFCON. |
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Trefcon Colonel Toussaint-Jean
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General Craufurd and his Light Division
| General Craufurd and his Light Division |
| Autore | Craufurd Alexander Henry |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (156 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-88-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page -- CHAPTER I. -- EARLIER LIFE. -- CHAPTER II. -- THE EXPEDITION TO BUENOS AYRES, WITH A LETTER FROM MR. WINDHAM. -- CHAPTER III. -- SIR JOHN MOORE ON SOME CHANGES IN THE ARMY. -- CHAPTER IV. -- THE RETREAT TO VIGO, WITH A LETTER FROM SIR JOHN MOORE, AND ANECDOTES FROM "RIFLEMAN HARRIS. -- CHAPTER V. -- CRAUFURD'S SERVICES UNDER WELLINGTON. -- CHAPTER VI. -- SERVICES UNDER WELLINGTON CONCLUDED. -- CHAPTER VII. -- CRAUFURD'S FUNERAL, WITH LETTERS CONCERNING HIS DEATH. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- ANECDOTES, AND DIFFERENT ESTIMATES OF CRAUFURD'S CHARACTER AND ABILITIES. -- APPENDIX. -- ADDITIONAL LETTERS, ANECDOTES, ETC. |
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Craufurd Alexander Henry
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Hamilton's Campaigns with Moore and Wellington during the Peninsular War
| Hamilton's Campaigns with Moore and Wellington during the Peninsular War |
| Autore | Hamilton Anthony |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (76 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-73-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- HAMILTON'S CAMPAIGN WITH MOORE AND WELLINGTON. -- BATTLE OF ROLICA. -- BATTLE OF VIMIERO. -- BATTLE OF CORUNNA. -- PASSAGE OF THE DOURO. -- BATTLE OF TALAVERA. -- BATTLE OF BUSACO. -- BATTLE OF ALBUERA, May 16, 1811. -- BATTLE OF FUENTES AND CAPTURE OF ALMEIDA. -- SIEGE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO. -- SIEGE OF BADAJOS. -- BATTLE OF SALAMANCA. -- BATTLE OF VITTORIA. -- BATTLE OF WATERLOO. |
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Hamilton Anthony
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Journal Of a Regimental Officer During The Recent Campaign In Portugal And Spain Under Lord Viscount Wellington
| Journal Of a Regimental Officer During The Recent Campaign In Portugal And Spain Under Lord Viscount Wellington |
| Autore | Hawker Peter |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (54 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| ISBN | 1-908692-96-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title page -- ADVERTISEMENT. -- ERRATA. -- JOURNAL OF AN OFFICER, & -- c. & -- ,c. |
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Hawker Peter
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Recollections of a Peninsular Veteran
| Recollections of a Peninsular Veteran |
| Autore | Anderson C.B. K.H Lt.-Colonel Joseph |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (130 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.274 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | AndersonCaptain Acland |
| ISBN | 1-908692-43-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- ORDERS AND MEDALS -- CHAPTER I - EARLY EXPERIENCES -- CHAPTER II -THE CAMPAIGN OF MAIDA -- CHAPTER III - IN EGYPT -- CHAPTER IV - THE EL-HAMET DISASTER -- CHAPTER V - THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA -- CHAPTER VI - THE BATTLE OF BUSACO -- CHAPTER VII - THE LINES OF TORRES VEDRAS -- CHAPTER VIII - THE LOST REGIMENTAL BOOKS -- CHAPTER IX - THE BATTLE OF FUENTES D'ONORO -- CHAPTER X - IN SCOTLAND -- CHAPTER XI - VOYAGE TO BARBADOS -- CHAPTER XII - ST. VINCENT AND GUADELOUPE -- CHAPTER XIII-DOMINICA -- CHAPTER XIV - AN AMUSING DUEL -- CHAPTER XV - CHASED BY A PIRATE -- CHAPTER XVI - LIFE IN JAMAICA -- CHAPTER XVII - HOME AGAIN AND MARRIED -- CHAPTER XVIII - TO NEW SOUTH WALES -- CHAPTER XIX - NORFOLK ISLAND -- CHAPTER XX - SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND -- CHAPTER XXI - LIFE AT NORFOLK ISLAND -- Solitary case of misconduct among the soldier gang -- I get many pardoned and many sentences shortened -- Theatricals and other amusements -- Visit from my brother -- Mr. MacLeod -- CHAPTER XXII - MANGALORE CATTLE STATION -- CHAPTER XXIII - ON MY DEFENCE -- CHAPTER XXIV - ORDERED TO CALCUTTA -- CHAPTER XXV - LIFE AT CALCUTTA -- CHAPTER XXVI - AT MOULMEIN -- CHAPTER XXVII - VOYAGE UP THE GANGES -- CHAPTER XXVIII - IN COMMAND AT CAWNPORE -- CHAPTER XXIX - THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER XXX - WOUNDED AND MADE MUCH OF -- CHAPTER XXXI - RETURN TO CAWNPORE -- CHAPTER XXXII - ON LEAVE FOR TWO YEARS -- CHAPTER XXXIII - AUSTRALIA ONCE MORE -- CHAPTER XXXIV - SECOND VOYAGE TO CALCUTTA -- CHAPTER XXXV - TO CAWNPORE AND BACK -- CHAPTER XXXVI - INDIA TO CAPE TOWN -- CHAPTER XXXVII - RETURN TO ENGLAND -- CHAPTER XXXVIII - FAREWELL TO THE 50TH REGIMENT. |
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