Wellington S Officers

Author : Robert Burnham,Ron McGuigan
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526709882

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Wellington's Foot Guards at Waterloo by Robert Burnham,Ron McGuigan Pdf

During the Waterloo Campaign, Wellington had only one division that was composed entirely of British infantry, the 1st Division. This consisted of two brigades of the most famous regiments of the British Army the three regiments of Guards.The exploits of the Guards at Waterloo have passed into legend. On that day, Wellington entrusted the most crucial part of his line to the men he knew would hold their position at all cost. That vital position was the Chteau d'Hougoumont, and those men were the Guards.As the great battle unfolded, the French threw more and more troops at the walls of Hougoumont, setting some of the Chteaus buildings on fire and almost forcing their way in through its northern gateway. Though almost an entire French corps was engaged in the struggle for Hougoumont, the detachment of the Guards valiantly resisted every attack.Then, as the battle reached its climax, Napoleon launched his Imperial Guard at the centre of Wellingtons line. Just as the French believed that victory was in their grasp, up stood the 1st Guards Brigade to deliver a devastating volley, followed by a ferocious bayonet charge from which the French never recovered.The experienced duo of Robert Burnham and Ron McGuigan have compiled the first comprehensive study of the Guards Division throughout the entire Waterloo campaign, from the initial deployment in Belgium to the Occupation of Paris. The book also includes an explanation of the organisation and composition of the two brigades and personal details of many of the Guards officers the men who saved the day at Waterloo.

Author : Alice Marie Crossland
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781911397045

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Wellingtons Dearest Georgy by Alice Marie Crossland Pdf

Using a wealth of unpublished sources, this book tells the story of Lady Georgiana Lennox and the unique friendship she cherished with the 1st Duke of Wellington. Georgy first met the Duke on his return from India when he was serving under her father the Duke of Richmond who was then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The Lennox family moved to Brussels in 1813 and Georgy's mother threw the now legendary Duchess of Richmond's Ball the night before the Battle of Waterloo. Georgy had a front row seat to the battle, and remained in Brussels afterwards to help the many wounded soldiers who returned from the front. Georgy was a beautiful and immensely popular young lady with many suitors during her youth. She and the Duke enjoyed a flirtatious early friendship, which blossomed into an intimate friendship in later years. At twenty-nine Georgy married the future 23rd Baron de Ros who became a diplomatic spy and later Governor of the Tower of London. Georgy had three children, and died at the impressive age of 96, by which time she was one of the last people alive who had been a personal friend of the Iron Duke.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555075081

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The Unions' and parish officers' year-book [afterw.] The Union, parish, and board of health officers' pocket almanac and guide [afterw.] The Local government officers' almanac and guide [afterw.] The Local government directory, almanac and guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1006 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : SRLF:D0002602688

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Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand by New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives Pdf

Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783831760

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The Wellington Bomber by Martin W Bowman Pdf

The Wellington Bomber was omnipresent during the Second World War, employed in a variety of contexts in the fight against the Axis powers. The pilots who flew this aircraft did so with an immense amount of pride, and there is perhaps no-one better placed to tell the story of this incredible aircraft than these men. Martin Bowman has drawn together a selection of first-hand pilot testimonies in an effort to record authentically the experience of flying the much-mythologised Wellington during one of the most challenging eras of aviation history. The book is supplemented by two plate sections of stirring black and white images.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1140 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : New Zealand
ISBN : NYPL:33433014939759

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Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington,John Gurwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : YALE:39002030680723

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The Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington by Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington,John Gurwood Pdf

Author : Dr. Mark S. Thomson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783463633

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Wellington's Engineers by Dr. Mark S. Thomson Pdf

The role of the Royal Engineers in the Peninsular War has long been neglected and often misunderstood, and Mark Thompson's history is the first full account of their work and of the contribution they made throughout the conflict. He draws on his unrivalled collection of the engineers' letters and diaries in order to tell, in vivid detail, the story of the war as they experienced it. His narrative describes their role in all the major operations between 1808 and 1814, and it demonstrates the extraordinary range of tasks they undertook, from surveys and reconnaissance to the building of roads and bridges, siege works and field fortifications. His deeply researched study will be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in the history of military engineering and a vital text for readers who are keen to broaden their understanding of the Peninsular War.

Author : Basil Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0857061712

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With Wellington's Staff at Waterloo by Basil Jackson Pdf

An essential personal witness to great events and of great men No enthusiastic student of the Battle of Waterloo-academic or amateur-could wish to be without this remarkable book in their library. Wellington's 'glittering staff' rode at their great chief's heels as a body of forty horseman at dawn on the day of the great battle that would end an epoch. As the Duke rode back to Waterloo in the darkness of that apocalyptic day he was accompanied by just five. Young Basil Jackson, one of their number, was a staff officer, aged only 19 years, when he experienced the events of what became possibly the most famous battle ever. His book is absolutely compulsive reading and provides insights and information not readily found in regimental works. We discover that the route employed by the Prussians to Wavre had been mapped and was known, at least to the British, long before in was employed and many other interesting details. Jackson's junior rank gave him a roving commission and he tells of his experiences in detail at Quatre Bras and over much of the Anglo-Allied line before Mont St. Jean throughout the conflict including the historical meeting between Blucher and Wellington at its close. There are so many interesting aspects to this book it is impossible to mention them all here, but the book is further enhanced and completed by the author's appointment to join Hudson Lowe on St Helena with the fallen Emperor. So young Jackson came to know and engage in conversation with the very man who had set Europe ablaze. Recommended.

Author : P. G. Bales
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066424770

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History of the 1/ 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 1914-1919 by P. G. Bales Pdf

"History of the 1/ 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 1914-1919" by P. G. Bales. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Julie Berry
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781728223261

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Wishes and Wellingtons by Julie Berry Pdf

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Julie Berry comes a brand new middle-grade fantasy adventure full of friendship, magic, and mischief. Be careful what you wish for ... Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for "Upright Young Ladies." When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to a schoolgirl as his master. Soon an orphan boy from the charitable home next door, a mysterious tall man in ginger whiskers, a disgruntled school worker, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon are in hot pursuit of Maeve and her magical discovery. It'll take all of her quick thinking and sass to set matters right. Maeve Merritt is one feisty heroine you won't soon forget. First published as an Audible Original in 2018 The perfect book for: Ages 8-11 Young fantasy readers Empowering young girls

Author : Ron McGuigan,Robert Burnham
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473850804

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Wellington's Brigade Commanders by Ron McGuigan,Robert Burnham Pdf

Recent research into the Duke of Wellington's armies during the Peninsular War and the Waterloo campaign has enhanced our understanding of the men he led, and this new biographical guide to his brigade commanders is a valuable contribution to this growing field. Ron McGuigan and Robert Burnham have investigated the lives and careers of a group of men who performed a vital role in Wellington's chain of command. These officers were the brigadiers and major generals who, for a variety of reasons, never made the jump to become permanent division commanders. Their characters, experience and level of competence were key factors in the successes and failures of the army as a whole. Their biographies give us a fascinating insight into their individual backgrounds, their strengths and weaknesses, and the makeup of the society they came from. Each biography features a table covering essential information on the individual, his birth and death dates, the dates of his promotions and details of his major commands. This is followed by a concise account of his life and service.

Author : George E. Jaycock
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526733542

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Wellington's Command by George E. Jaycock Pdf

A military historian assesses the leadership style of the man who defeated Napoleon. The Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo cemented his reputation as a great general, and much subsequent writing on his career has taken an uncritical, sometimes chauvinistic view of his talents. Little has been published that fully pins down the reality of Wellington’s leadership, clearly identifying his weaknesses as well as his strengths. George E. Jaycock, in this perceptive and thought-provoking reassessment, does not aim to undermine Wellington’s achievements, but to provide a more nuanced perspective. He clarifies some simple but fundamental truths regarding his leadership and his performance as a commander. Through an in-depth study of his actions over the war years of 1808 to 1815, the author reassesses Wellington’s effectiveness as a commander, the competence of his subordinates, and the qualities of the troops he led. His study gives a fascinating insight into Wellington’s career and abilities. Wellington’s Command is absorbing reading for both military historians and those with an interest in the Napoleonic period.

Author : William Grattan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Peninsular War, 1807-1814
ISBN : BL:A0020492682

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The Duke of Wellington and the Peninsular Medal by William Grattan Pdf

Author : Ronald Pawly
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780965628

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Wellington's Dutch Allies 1815 by Ronald Pawly Pdf

A concise, illustrated study of the Netherlands troops that fought at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo. The forces commanded by the Duke of Wellington at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo included two infantry divisions and three cavalry brigades of the newly unified ('Dutch-Belgian') army of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, mostly led by veteran officers who had served under Napoleon. The part played by these troops - particularly in holding the vital crossroads of Quatre-Bras, at the insistence of their own commanders - has often been unjustly dismissed by British commentators. In this book the history, organisation, uniforms and battle record of the Dutch units of this army are explained and illustrated in detail by two experienced researchers in Continental archives, and accompanied by many rare portraits as well as meticulous colour plates.