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Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command by : George Alfred Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by George Alfred Henty and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War by : George Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War written by George Henty and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by G. A. Henty and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under Wellington's Command
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Download or read book Under Wellington's command written by George Alfred Henty and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command by : G a Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by G a Henty and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many boys into whose hands the present volume may fall will not have read my last year's book, With Moore in Corunna, of which this is a continuation, it is necessary that a few words should be said, to enable them to take up the thread of the story. It was impossible, in the limits of one book, to give even an outline of the story of the Peninsular War, without devoting the whole space to the military operations. It would, in fact, have been a history rather than a tale; and it accordingly closed with the passage of the Douro, and the expulsion of the French from Portugal.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command by : G. A. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by G. A. Henty and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War 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.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command; a Tale of the Peninsular War by : G. A. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command; a Tale of the Peninsular War written by G. A. Henty and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G. A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood. He attended Westminster School, London, and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a keen sportsman. He left the university early without completing his degree to volunteer for the Army Hospital Commissariat when the Crimean War began
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command by : G a Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by G a Henty and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many boys into whose hands the present volume may fall will not have read my last year's book, With Moore in Corunna, of which this is a continuation, it is necessary that a few words should be said, to enable them to take up the thread of the story. It was impossible, in the limits of one book, to give even an outline of the story of the Peninsular War, without devoting the whole space to the military operations. It would, in fact, have been a history rather than a tale; and it accordingly closed with the passage of the Douro, and the expulsion of the French from Portugal.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command by : G. A. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command written by G. A. Henty and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Be jabers, Terence, we shall all die of weariness with doing nothing, if we don't move soon," said Captain O'Grady; who, with Dick Ryan, had ridden over to spend the afternoon with Terence O'Connor, whose regiment of Portuguese was encamped some six miles out of Abrantes, where the division to which the Mayo Fusiliers belonged was stationed.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War by : G. A. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War written by G. A. Henty and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War' by G. A. Henty, readers are transported to the tumultuous era of the early 19th century, where they follow the adventures of a young British soldier serving under the command of the legendary General Wellington. This historical novel is rich in detail, offering a vivid portrayal of the Peninsular War and the challenges faced by the soldiers on the battlefield. Henty's literary style is engaging and captivating, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike. The book is filled with action-packed scenes and realistic depictions of war, providing an immersive reading experience for readers. Henty's extensive research and attention to detail shine through in his writing, adding authenticity to the narrative. G. A. Henty, a prolific writer known for his historical adventures, draws upon his own experiences and interest in military history to bring 'Under Wellington's Command' to life. His background as a war correspondent and keen observer of human behavior informs his nuanced characterizations and realistic portrayals of historical events. Henty's passion for storytelling and commitment to accuracy make him a respected figure in the field of historical fiction. I highly recommend 'Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction, especially those interested in military history and the Napoleonic Wars. Henty's captivating narrative and detailed descriptions make this book a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the dramatic events of the Peninsular War.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command: a Tale of the Peninsular War, Etc by : George Alfred Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command: a Tale of the Peninsular War, Etc written by George Alfred Henty and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command : a Tale of the Peninsular War : with Original Illustrations by : G. A. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command : a Tale of the Peninsular War : with Original Illustrations written by G. A. Henty and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many boys into whose hands the present volume may fall will not have read my last year's book, With Moore in Corunna, of which this is a continuation, it is necessary that a few words should be said, to enable them to take up the thread of the story. It was impossible, in the limits of one book, to give even an outline of the story of the Peninsular War, without devoting the whole space to the military operations. It would, in fact, have been a history rather than a tale; and it accordingly closed with the passage of the Douro, and the expulsion of the French from Portugal.The hero, Terence O'Connor, was the son of the senior captain of the Mayo Fusiliers and, when the regiment was ordered to join Sir Arthur Wellesley's expedition to Portugal, the colonel of the regiment obtained for him a commission; although so notorious was the boy, for his mischievous pranks, that the colonel hesitated whether he would not get into some serious scrapes; especially as Dick Ryan, one of the ensigns, was always his companion in mischief, and both were aided and abetted by Captain O'Grady.However, on the way out, the slow old transport, in which a wing of the regiment was carried, was attacked by two French privateers, who would have either taken or sunk her, had it not been for a happy suggestion of the quick-witted lad. For this he gained great credit, and was selected by General Fane as one of his aides-de-camp. In this capacity he went through the arduous campaign, under General Moore, that ended at Corunna.His father had been so seriously wounded, at Vimiera, that he was invalided home and placed on half pay; and in the same battle Captain O'Grady lost his left arm but, on its being cured, returned to his place in the regiment.At Corunna Terence, while carrying a despatch, was thrown from his horse and stunned; and on recovering found that the British had already embarked on board the ships of the fleet. He made his way to the frontier of Portugal, and thence to Lisbon. He was then appointed to the staff of Sir John Craddock, who was now in command; and sent in charge of some treasure for the use of the Spanish General Romana, who was collecting a force on the northern border of Portugal. Terence had orders to aid him, in any way in his power, to check the invasion of Portugal from the north.Of this order he took advantage when, on the way, the agents of the junta of Oporto endeavoured to rob him; attacking the house where he and his escort had taken up their quarters with a newly-raised levy of two thousand five hundred unarmed peasants. By a ruse he got their leaders into his hands, and these showed such abject cowardice that the peasants refused further to follow them, and asked Terence to take the command of the force.He assented, formed them into two battalions, appointed two British orderlies as majors, the Portuguese officer of his escort lieutenant-colonel, and his troopers captains of companies; put them in the way of obtaining arms and, by dint of hard drill and kindness, converted them into an efficient body of soldiers. Finding that little was to be expected from Romana's force, he acted as a partisan leader and, in this capacity, performed such valuable service that he was confirmed in the command of his force, which received the name of the Minho regiment; and he and his officers received commissions for the rank they held in the Portuguese army.
Book Synopsis Under Wellington's Command: a Tale of the Peninsular War by : G. Henty
Download or read book Under Wellington's Command: a Tale of the Peninsular War written by G. Henty and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale of Terrance O'Connor, son of a senior captain, who joined Sir Aurther Wellesley's expedition to Portugal. A young man notorious for his mischievous pranks, Terrance's quick witted suggestion saves the outgoing transport from attack by French privateers, and he is selected as an aides-de-camp to the General.
Book Synopsis Wellington's Headquarters by : S G P Ward
Download or read book Wellington's Headquarters written by S G P Ward and published by Pen & Sword Books. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellington's Headquarters is an essential introduction to the administration of the British army in the early nineteenth century. It offers a fascinating insight into the structure and operation of the Duke of Wellington's command during the Peninsular War. S.G.P. Ward's classic study, first published over sixty years ago, describes the complicated tangle of departments that administered the army, departments which had grown up haphazard and survived virtually unchanged until the time of the Crimean War. Wellington adapted the existing system in order to turn it into an efficient instrument in the war against Napoleon, despite clashes of responsibility and personality that frustrated him and impaired the army's performance on campaign. Chapters cover peacetime and wartime administration, the relationships of the staff officers, the supply and maintenance of the army in the Peninsula, the gathering and interpretation of intelligence, the organization of the army on the march and the sometimes tense relations between Wellington and his subordinates. The study raises the quartermaster general's department to its proper position, and discusses Wellington's attitude to the 'chief of staff' system which was then favored on the continent. The result of this lucid and absorbing survey is an enhanced understanding of the system that had evolved to administer the British army two hundred years ago.
Book Synopsis Wellington's History of the Peninsular War by : Stuart Reid
Download or read book Wellington's History of the Peninsular War written by Stuart Reid and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An historic account of the Peninsula War written by the man leading forces against the French, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Though pressed many times to write about his battles and campaigns, the Duke of Wellington always replied that people should refer to his published dispatches. Yet Wellington did, in effect, write a history of the Peninsular War in the form of four lengthy memoranda, summarizing the conduct of the war in 1809, 1810, and 1811 respectively. These lengthy accounts demonstrate Wellington’s unmatched appreciation of the nature of the war in Spain and Portugal, and relate to the operations of the French and Spanish forces as well as the Anglo-Portuguese army under his command. Unlike personal diaries or journals written by individual soldiers, with their inevitably limited knowledge, Wellington was in an unparalleled position to provide a comprehensive overview of the war. Equally, the memoranda were written as the war unfolded, not tainted with the knowledge of hindsight, providing a unique contemporaneous commentary. Brought together by renowned historian Stuart Reid with reports and key dispatches from the other years of the campaign, the result is the story of the Peninsular War told through the writings of the man who knew and understood the conflict in Iberia better than any other. These memoranda and dispatches have never been published before in a single connected narrative. Therefore, Wellington’s History of the Peninsular War 1808-1814 offers a uniquely accessible perspective on the conflict in the own words of Britain’s greatest general.