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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 306 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=17mm, Gew.=449gr, [GR: 25590 - TB/Geschichte/Sonstiges], [SW: - H… Plus…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 306 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=17mm, Gew.=449gr, [GR: 25590 - TB/Geschichte/Sonstiges], [SW: - History - Military / War], Kartoniert/Broschiert, Klappentext: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III. THE INDIAN MUTINY. Captain Wolseley proceeds on Service to India.?Wrecked at Banca.? Arrival at Calcutta?Proceeds up-Country.?In Action near Cawnpore. ? March to Alumbagh.?The Relief of Lucknow.?Wolseley storms the Mess-house.?Occupies the Motee Mahul, and effects Communication with the Residency of Lucknow.?The Defence of Alumbagh.?Campaigning in Oude.?Actions at Baree and Nawabgunge.?Service on the Nepaul Frontier. On his return from the Crimea, Captain Wolseley rejoined the 90th Regiment, then stationed at Aldershot, but was soon after employed in reporting on a new system of visual telegraphy. For this purpose he came up to London, in order that he might acquire a knowledge of the system from the German Professor, who sought, but unsuccessfully, to introduce it into our army. On his return to Aldershot, he was attached to the staff of Lord William Paulet, then commanding a brigade at the camp, as ' galloper,' or extra aide-decamp, without, however, the extra pay. In the beginning of February, 1857, the 90th, being one of the regiments under orders to proceed to India, was sent for a few months to Portsmouth to enjoy the pleasures and relaxation of a garrison town, to which it had certainly earnedWOLSELEY IS ORDERED TO THE EAST. 67 Notwithstanding that he had been specially mentioned in despatches by Lord Raglan, and recommended for promotion by Sir Harry Jones, K.C.B., Wolseley did not receive the brevet-majority to which he might have been considered entitled for his meritorious services at the siege of Sebastopol. The French Emperor nominated him a Knight of the Legion of Honour, and the Sultan conferred on him the Fifth Class of the Medjidie, a title after its sufferings in the Crimea. The regiment, however, had only been a few days at that f...<

ISBN: 9780217478861

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...band, achievements which equal in disciplined valour the deeds of Pizarro and Cortez, who fought in open country against an effeminate foe, and in a comparatively healthy climate, we may congratulate ourselves on possessing such soldiers, and ''lay the flattering unction to our souls'' that while British officers volunteer in hundreds to encounter the perils of battle and disease, and the army can provide such a General to lead them to victory, the country has no cause to lament the decay of the spirit that led our fathers to conquer India and colonize so large a portion of the globe. This able and gallant officer is closely identified with the fortunes of Lord Wolseley, under whom he served in Ashantee, Cyprus, South Africa, and Egypt. CHAPTER VII. THE ASHANTEE WAR. Preparations for the War.--Arrival at Cape Coast.--Operations South of the Prah.--The Action at Essaman.--Defence of Abrakrampa, and Retreat of the Ashantees.--Illness of Sir Garnet Wolseley.--Preparations for crossing the Prah.--The Advance into Ashantee.--Battle of Amoaful.--Action at Ordahsu.--Capture of Coomassie.--Return to Cape Coast.--The Treaty of Fommanah.--Sir Garnet Wolseley returns to England.--The Welcome Home. The Government of Mr. Gladstone, like others that had preceded it, was averse from entering upon an Ashantee War, owing to the unpopularity attaching to such expeditions in England, and the knowledge that, in the event of failure, it was morally certain an adverse vote in Parliament would place them on the Opposition benches. But, though long-suffering, it was impossible that any Government not utterly destitute of public spirit could tolerate the continued occupation of the Fantee Protectorate and the practical blockade of the British forts by the savage hordes of... Charles Rathbone Low, Books, History, General Lord Wolseley (of Cairo); A Memoir Books>History, General Books LLC<

1857, ISBN: 9780217478861

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[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Cambridge Scholars Publishing], Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III. THE INDIAN MUTINY. Captain Wolseley proceeds on Service to India.?Wrecked at Banca.? Arrival at Calcutta?Proceeds up-Country.?In Action near Cawnpore. ? March to Alumbagh.?The Relief of Lucknow.?Wolseley storms the Mess-house.?Occupies the Motee Mahul, and effects Communication with the Residency of Lucknow.?The Defence of Alumbagh.?Campaigning in Oude.?Actions at Baree and Nawabgunge.?Service on the Nepaul Frontier. On his return from the Crimea, Captain Wolseley rejoined the 90th Regiment, then stationed at Aldershot, but was soon after employed in reporting on a new system of visual telegraphy. For this purpose he came up to London, in order that he might acquire a knowledge of the system from the German Professor, who sought, but unsuccessfully, to introduce it into our army. On his return to Aldershot, he was attached to the staff of Lord William Paulet, then commanding a brigade at the camp, as ' galloper,' or extra aide-decamp, without, however, the extra pay. In the beginning of February, 1857, the 90th, being one of the regiments under orders to proceed to India, was sent for a few months to Portsmouth to enjoy the pleasures and relaxation of a garrison town, to which it had certainly earnedWOLSELEY IS ORDERED TO THE EAST. 67 Notwithstanding that he had been specially mentioned in despatches by Lord Raglan, and recommended for promotion by Sir Harry Jones, K.C.B., Wolseley did not receive the brevet-majority to which he might have been considered entitled for his meritorious services at the siege of Sebastopol. The French Emperor nominated him a Knight of the Legion of Honour, and the Sultan conferred on him the Fifth Class of the Medjidie, a title after its sufferings in the Crimea. The regiment, however, had only been a few days at that f...Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen<

ISBN: 9780217478861

Charles Rathbone Low,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books LLC Books Books ~~ History~~ Military ~~ General General-Lord-Wolseley-a-Memoir~~Charles-Rathbone-Low General… Plus…

Charles Rathbone Low,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books LLC Books Books ~~ History~~ Military ~~ General General-Lord-Wolseley-a-Memoir~~Charles-Rathbone-Low General Books LLC This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: R. Bentley in 1883 in 516 pages; Subjects: Canada; India; China; Cyprus; Egypt; Generals; Burmese War, 1852; Crimean War, 1853-1856; Ashanti War, 1873-1874; Natal (South Africa); Zulu War, 1879; Biography & Autobiography / Military; History / Ancient / Egypt; History / Military / General; History / Military / World War II; History / Military / Other; History / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa;<