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Author : William Clarke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
A Scots Grey At Waterloo written by William Clarke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 categories.
"William Clarke of Prestonpans, Scotland, joined the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons, the Scots Greys, in 1803\. Clarke had risen to the rank of sergeant by the time the regiment was ordered to Belgium on the news that Napoleon had escaped from Elba. Forming part of what became known as the Union Brigade, the Scots Greys played a key role in Napoleon s defeat at Waterloo. The John Rylands Library, Manchester, recently acquired William Clarke s 600-page, hand-written memoir describing his enlistment and military career, the highlight of which was the Waterloo campaign, which he describes in unusual detail in the vernacular of the day, presented and annotated by the renowned historian Garth Glover. Thanks to this rare discovery, the reader can follow the movements of the Scots Greys at every stage of the action throughout the three days from Quatre-Bras to that climatic encounter on the Mont St Jean. Clarke naturally portrays the charge of the Union Brigade in dramatic and heroic terms, but he claims that the man who led the charge, Major General William Ponsonby, was killed by a musket ball and not cut down by French cavalry, as is usually stated, for recklessly charging too far. After the battle, Clarke was part of the Burial Party. He then graphically describes the sad scene as he does the trail of the defeated French army as the pursuing Prussians cut a merciless path on their way to Paris. A Scots Grey at Waterloo provides the reader with an exceptionally in-depth account of the actions of the cavalry at Waterloo that will mark this memoir out as one of the most significant to have been published in the last 200 years."--Publisher's description.
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Author : William Clarke
language : en
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A Scots Grey At Waterloo written by William Clarke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"William Clarke of Prestonpans, Scotland, joined the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons, the Scots Greys, in 1803\. Clarke had risen to the rank of sergeant by the time the regiment was ordered to Belgium on the news that Napoleon had escaped from Elba. Forming part of what became known as the Union Brigade, the Scots Greys played a key role in Napoleon s defeat at Waterloo. The John Rylands Library, Manchester, recently acquired William Clarke s 600-page, hand-written memoir describing his enlistment and military career, the highlight of which was the Waterloo campaign, which he describes in unusual detail in the vernacular of the day, presented and annotated by the renowned historian Garth Glover. Thanks to this rare discovery, the reader can follow the movements of the Scots Greys at every stage of the action throughout the three days from Quatre-Bras to that climatic encounter on the Mont St Jean. Clarke naturally portrays the charge of the Union Brigade in dramatic and heroic terms, but he claims that the man who led the charge, Major General William Ponsonby, was killed by a musket ball and not cut down by French cavalry, as is usually stated, for recklessly charging too far. After the battle, Clarke was part of the Burial Party. He then graphically describes the sad scene as he does the trail of the defeated French army as the pursuing Prussians cut a merciless path on their way to Paris. A Scots Grey at Waterloo provides the reader with an exceptionally in-depth account of the actions of the cavalry at Waterloo that will mark this memoir out as one of the most significant to have been published in the last 200 years."--Publisher's description.
Scotland Forever
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Author : Iain Gale
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2015-06-16
Scotland Forever written by Iain Gale and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-16 with History categories.
One of the most iconic incidents of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 was the charge of the Scots Greys, a crack cavalry regiment, into the heart of the French army. It was a moment of supreme daring and horse-riding skill, and Sergeant Ewart of the Greys succeeded in snatching one of Napoleon's coveted eagle standards. However it was also a military blunder. The Greys were quickly surrounded by enemy cavalry and cut to pieces. Of the regiment's 442 officers and men almost half, 198, were killed or injured. In the end the battle was won by the British and their allies and the eagle of the French 45th regiment is now on show in Edinburgh Castle. Iain Gale brings the bare outline of this legendary military exploit to life, giving the stories of the men involved and reconstructing the prelude, the aftermath, life in the Greys and the Battle of Waterloo as a whole. It is a uniquely exciting story of courage and military tactics in the heat of war.
Grey S Ghosts Men Of The Scots Greys At Waterloo 1815
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Author : Stuart Mellor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-02
Grey S Ghosts Men Of The Scots Greys At Waterloo 1815 written by Stuart Mellor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02 with History categories.
This book is mainly a study of the individual men of the Scots Greys who fought at the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. The word 'Ghosts' in the title refers to the hitherto, in many cases, unrecognised heroes whose courage and brave deeds are deserving of description and mention, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. This book is of interest to students of the Waterloo period and is of particular value and assistance to medal and military collectors of this era. Stuart Mellor's research has brought to light much new information. Included are: Biographical notes on all participants; Roll of Honour; Facsimile of the Official Medal Roll
A Scots Grey At Waterloo
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Author : Gareth Glover
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-10-30
A Scots Grey At Waterloo written by Gareth Glover and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with History categories.
William Clarke of Prestonpans, Scotland, joined the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons, the Scots Greys, in 1803. Clarke had risen to the rank of sergeant by the time the regiment was ordered to Belgium on the news that Napoleon had escaped from Elba. Forming part of what became known as the Union Brigade, the Scots Greys played a key role in Napoleons defeat at Waterloo.The John Rylands Library, Manchester, recently acquired William Clarkes 600-page, handwritten memoir describing his enlistment and military career, the highlight of which was the Waterloo campaign, which he describes in unusual detail in the vernacular of the day, presented and annotated by the renowned historian Garth Glover.Thanks to this rare discovery, the reader can follow the movements of the Scots Greys at every stage of the action throughout the three days from Quatre-Bras to that climatic encounter on the Mont St Jean. Clarke naturally portrays the charge of the Union Brigade in dramatic and heroic terms, but he claims that the man who led the charge, Major General William Ponsonby, was killed by a musket ball and not cut down by French cavalry, as is usually stated, for recklessly charging too far.After the battle, Clarke was part of the Burial Party. He then graphically describes the sad scene as he does the trail of the defeated French army as the pursuing Prussians cut a merciless path on their way to Paris.A Scots Grey at Waterloo provides the reader with an exceptionally in-depth account of the actions of the cavalry at Waterloo that will mark this memoir out as one of the most significant to have been published in the last 200 years.
Those Terrible Grey Horses
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Author : Stephen Wood
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-05-24
Those Terrible Grey Horses written by Stephen Wood and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-24 with History categories.
On 18 June 1815, the Royal Scots Greys charged Napoleon's infantry columns, capturing the eagle of the French 45th Infantry. Napoleon is said to have commented of the regiment, 'Ah, ces terribles chevaux gris (those terrible grey horses)'. Today that eagle is the regimental badge of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and their antecedents have been involved in every major British campaign since the 17th century. Here Stephen Wood tells the story of glorious cavalry charges and terrifying tank battles, from the Western Front to the liberation of Basra. Stunning paintings bring the narrative to life while contemporary photography depicts both the horror and the compassion of modern warfare as witnessed by the officers and troopers of this unique regiment.
Tarnished Honor
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Author : Sabrina York
language : en
Publisher: Sabrina York
Release Date : 2017-03-11
Tarnished Honor written by Sabrina York and has been published by Sabrina York this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-11 with Fiction categories.
He was convinced the battle of Waterloo made him half a man...until he met her Daniel Sinclair is a broken man with wounds that are physical and spiritual. He’s weighed down by grief and guilt that he could not save his friend, Graeme Lennox, and is convinced that a French lance left him less than a man. He has no prospects. Nothing left but his tarnished honor. But then he meets a vexing boy who makes him question even that. Fia Lennox’s world turned on its end with her brother’s death. She’s gone in one fell swoop from lady to servant…to a woman on the run. The world is a dangerous place for a woman alone—even when she’s masquerading as a boy—so when she meets up with a strong, valiant ex-cavalryman, she decides to become his traveling companion. Whether he likes it or not. Battling villains, would-be-friends and their own finely-forged battlements, Fia and Daniel rush toward their destiny, a scorching passion and, hopefully, redemption. Can love conquer all? Even the ghosts of the past?
The Royal Scots Greys
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Author : Michael Blacklock
language : en
Publisher: Leo Cooper Books
Release Date : 1971
The Royal Scots Greys written by Michael Blacklock and has been published by Leo Cooper Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with History categories.
Bilag 1-4: Om regimentets uniformer; Udmærkelser; Kronologisk liste over oberster og oberstløjtnanter; Regimentsmarcher i nodenotation: "The Garb of Old Gaul" og "The Highland Laddie"; Enkelte citater fra andre kilder. - Introduktion til bogen ved Brian Horrocks.
The History Of The 2nd Dragoons Royal Scots Greys
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Author : Edward Almack
language : en
Publisher: anboco
Release Date : 2016-08-22
The History Of The 2nd Dragoons Royal Scots Greys written by Edward Almack and has been published by anboco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-22 with Fiction categories.
In bidding farewell to this book before publication, I am most anxious to thank with hearty sincerity all those who, as past or present officers and friends of this historic regiment, have helped my efforts. There are two names above all that I must most particularly record— that of Colonel Coventry Williams, lately commanding the Greys, who has helped in so many details, though I can only particularly refer readers to pages 291, 292 and 293. Colonel Williams is the half-brother of Captain Williams, a portrait of whom, as he stands by his charger, I have been able to include in this volume, and who, as named by Kinglake (quoted on page 78), brought the Greys out of action at Balaclava. There, too, Kinglake refers to the anonymous officer whose Crimean recollections are given on pages 80 to 84. That officer has since died, and so, too, has Russell, the famous Times correspondent, with whom he was exchanging affectionate greetings. In the next place I must record my gratitude to Major Lindsay, who has shown the keen instinct native to the noble house of Crawford. His grandfather opened his famous record with this quotation from "Schir David Lyndesay of the Mont allias lyoun herauld king of Armes":—
The Waterloo Roll Call
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Author : Charles Dalton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Waterloo Roll Call written by Charles Dalton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 categories.