G. R. Gleig

Broschiertes Buch

The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815

Beschreibung

"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815" by using G. R. Gleig gives a brilliant historic account of pivotal events throughout the War of 1812, presenting an in depth narrative of the British navy campaigns in Washington D.C. And New Orleans. Gleig, an insightful historian and military officer, provides a comprehensive analysis of these essential moments inside the warfare. Gleig paintings delves into the strategic maneuvers, battles, and results of the British military operations in the United States at some stage in the latter levels of the War of 1812. The author not simplest narrates the activities but also gives valuable insights into the political and military decision-making processes that fashioned those campaigns. Gleig's writing captures the demanding situations faced through each British and American forces, supplying readers a nuanced information of the complexities of war. The burning of Washington D.C. And the following Battle of New Orleans come to life via his meticulous studies and tasty prose. As a firsthand observer of military affairs, Gleig's account includes an authoritative tone, offering readers with a detailed and genuine attitude at the British Army's engagements inside the United States during this critical duration.

Autor

George Robert Gleig was a Scottish soldier, military writer, and clergyman who lived from 20 April 1796 to 9 July 1888. Gleig was raised in Scotland's Stirling. His parents were Janet, née Hamilton, the youngest child of Robert Hamilton of Kilbrackmont, and George Gleig (1753-1840), the Bishop of Brechin from October 1808. Stirling Grammar School was Gleig's original school. At the Battle of Vitoria in Spain on June 21, 1813, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, achieved his final significant triumph against the French. A month later, George Robert Gleig, a young divinity student, turned down a scholarship to Balliol College in order to enlist in Wellington's army and serve as an ensign in the 85th Light Infantry. Although he adds that the cost at which he could purchase easily exchangeable gold pieces was low-he had to pay 6s for every gold dollar and £5 for a doubloon-his father, who was by that time the Bishop of Brechin, gave him £20, a sizeable amount. Wellington made his first entry into France on October 7. Napoleon resigned on April 6, 1814, although Wellington was not informed until April 12. By then, he had fought and emerged victorious from Toulouse's pivotal fight on April 10.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9789360461539
• ISBN-10: 9360461539
• Artikelnr.: 69939363