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A Waterloo Hero
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Author : Friedrich Lindau
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2009-09-19
A Waterloo Hero written by Friedrich Lindau and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-19 with History categories.
“A rare example of a memoir of a private soldier from the Napoleonic Wars . . . valuable insight into the daily life and preoccupations of Wellington’s men” (HistoryOfWar.org). By all accounts, Friedrich Lindau was a remarkable soldier of the King’s German Legion. He served with distinction under Wellington from Lisbon to as far as Bayonne, and was involved in all major engagements, including Albuera, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vitoria, and San Sebastian. Most notably, he fought and was captured at La Haye Sainte but was the only ranking soldier mentioned by name in Major Baring’s account of the battle. For his actions he was awarded the Guelphic Medal for Bravery. That said, he had a reputation as a notorious forager and looter and was said to have killed a civilian while on leave in 1814. More than 150 years after it was first written, A Waterloo Hero is the first ever translation of his diary. Lindau’s account is unique: no other private soldiers took part in so many engagements and recorded their experiences. This edition includes a foreword by Lindau’s pastor, an introduction by James Bogle, and has been edited by Andrew Uffindel, author of The Eagle’s Last Triumph. “The memoirs ring with authenticity. Lindau does not write about strategy or tactics, but of things that concern the lowest ranks—staying alive and where his next meal would come from. . . . One of my favorite memoirs and I can not recommend it enough.” —The Napoleon Series “They make for vivid reading and are full of fascinating detail. A military memoir that fully deserves to become a classic.” —Military Illustrated Magazine
Wellington S Hidden Heroes
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Author : Veronica Baker-Smith
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2015-10-19
Wellington S Hidden Heroes written by Veronica Baker-Smith and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-19 with History categories.
“An excellent account of the contribution of the newly formed (and short-lived) United Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Allied victory” (HistoryOfWar.org). The Dutch-Belgians have been variously described as inexperienced, incompetent, and cowardly, a rogue element in the otherwise disciplined Allied Army. It is only now being tentatively acknowledged that they alone saved Wellington from disaster at Quatre Bras. He had committed a strategic error in that, as Napoleon advanced, his own troops were scattered over a hundred kilometers of southern Belgium. Outnumbered three to one, the Netherlanders gave him time to concentrate his forces and save Brussels from French occupation. At Waterloo itself, on at least three occasions when the fate of the battle “hung upon the cusp,” their engagement with the enemy aided British recovery. Their commander—the Prince of Orange—has been viciously described as an arrogant fool, “a disaster waiting to happen,” and even a dangerous lunatic. According to the assessment of Wellington himself, he was a reliable and courageous subordinate. This book reveals a new dimension of the famous campaign and includes many unseen illustrations. For the first time, a full assessment is made of the challenge which Willem I faced as king of a country hastily cobbled together by the Congress of Vienna, and of his achievement in assembling, equipping, and training 30,000 men from scratch in eighteen months. “An extraordinary and impressively researched, written, organized and presented history that sheds considerable new light on one of the most influential battles of 19th century Europe.” —Midwest Book Review “A fascinating read.” —Military Heritage
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo
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Author : Christopher Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1817
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo written by Christopher Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1817 with Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 categories.
The Scum Of The Earth
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Author : Colin Brown
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2015-05-04
The Scum Of The Earth written by Colin Brown and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-04 with History categories.
The Scum of the Earth explores the common soldiers the Duke of Wellington angrily condemned as 'scum' for their looting at Vitoria, from their great victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to their return home to a Regency Britain at war with itself. It follows men like James Graham, the Irishman hailed as the bravest man in the British Army for his heroic action in closing the north gate at Hougoumont, and fresh documentary evidence that he was forced to plead for charity because he was so poor; Francis Styles, who went to his grave claiming that he had captured the eagle that was credited to his superior officer; and John Lees, a spinner from Oldham who joined up at 15, braved shell and shot to deliver ammunition to the guns at Waterloo and was cut down four years later at the Peterloo Massacre by some of the cavalry with whom he served. All this is set against a backdrop of civil unrest on a scale unprecedented in British history. The Regency age is famous for its elegance, its exuberance, the industrial revolution that made Britain the powerhouse of Europe and the naval might that made it a global superpower. But it was also an age of riots and the fear that the mob would win control just as it had done in Paris. Britain came closer to bloody revolution than ever before or since, as ordinary men – including some of the men whom Wellington called the scum of the earth – took to the streets to fight for their voices to be heard in Parliament. The riots were put down by a series of repressive measures while Wellington stood like a bastion against the tide of history. He was defeated with the passage of the Great Reform Act in 1832. There is no one better placed to take a cold, hard look at the battle and its aftermath in order to save us from a bicentenary of misty-eyed backslapping than a former political editor with a reputation for myth busting. Colin Brown provides original research into the heroes of Waterloo and the myths that have clouded the real story.
The Autobiography Of Sergeant William Lawrence
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Author : William Lawrence
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
The Autobiography Of Sergeant William Lawrence written by William Lawrence and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Fiction categories.
This autobiography presents the memoirs of a soldier of Wellington's army called Sergeant William Lawrence. He served during Wellington's Peninsular campaigns, ultimately leading to the Waterloo battle. William Lawrence talks about his early life and the hardships that resulted in his joining. Lawrence does not focus only on the action he partook in but on the logistics. The book runs smoothly from one scenario to another and makes for a quick and delightful read.
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo The Second Restoration Of Louis Xviii And The Deportation Of Napoleon Buonaparte To The Island Of St Helena And Every Recent Particular Relative To His Conduct And Mode Of Life In His Exile Together With An Interesting Account Of The Affairs Of France And Biographical Sketches Of The Most Distinguished Waterloo Heroes Embellished With Engravings
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Author : Christopher Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1817
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo The Second Restoration Of Louis Xviii And The Deportation Of Napoleon Buonaparte To The Island Of St Helena And Every Recent Particular Relative To His Conduct And Mode Of Life In His Exile Together With An Interesting Account Of The Affairs Of France And Biographical Sketches Of The Most Distinguished Waterloo Heroes Embellished With Engravings written by Christopher Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1817 with categories.
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo
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Author : Christopher Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1832
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo written by Christopher Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1832 with Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 categories.
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo
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Author : Christopher Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1843
A Full And Circumstantial Account Of The Memorable Battle Of Waterloo written by Christopher Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1843 with Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 categories.
The Autobiography Of Sergeant Lawrence A Hero Of The Peninsular And Waterloo Campaigns Illustrated Edition
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Author : Sergeant William Lawrence
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2011-02-04
The Autobiography Of Sergeant Lawrence A Hero Of The Peninsular And Waterloo Campaigns Illustrated Edition written by Sergeant William Lawrence and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-04 with History categories.
Sergeant William Lawrence's account of his life is an interesting addition to the memoirs of the Napoleonic period, not for the style and grace of the prose, as Lawrence was not a highly educated man, although highly observant. What is often missing from other memoirs of the period is that mostly, they are written by the officers, and with some notable exceptions do not give a feel for the way of life for the ranker and the N.C.O.. This autobiography goes some way to fill the gap in the record. Such instances as rations, the occasional pig of dubious provenance, “cyder”, footsore marches lacking boots, and floggings are juxtaposed with the battles and skirmishes. Lawrence served in the 40th regiment of foot, in both the Peninsular war and the Waterloo campaign, ascending from private to Sergeant. Describing the storming of Badajoz, the battles of Vittoria and Waterloo in his turn he was rightly proud of his achievements and the Waterloo medal he wore, he died in his native Dorset in 1867 leaving a descendant to publish this book. Text taken from 1886 edition, full and complete, includes 10 additional maps to illuminate the text. 1 – The Battle of Vimiero, 21st August 1808 2- Explanatory Sketch of the Campaign in Portugal August 1808 3- Battle of Talavera, 28th July 1809 4 – Operations on the Mondego and the Battle of Busaco 5 – The Lines of Torres Vedras 6 – Battle of Albuera, 16th May 1811 7 – The Siege of Badajoz – 1812 – Vol. IV 8 – Battle of Vittoria and Operations leading up to it. – Vol. V 9 – Battle of Orthez and Soult’s retreat to Aire. – Vol. VI 10- Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Author – William Lawrence [1791-1867]
The Longest Afternoon
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Author : Brendan Simms
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2015-02-10
The Longest Afternoon written by Brendan Simms and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-10 with History categories.
From the prizewinning author of Europe, a riveting account of the heroic Second Light Battalion, which held the line at Waterloo, defeating Napoleon and changing the course of history. In 1815, the deposed emperor Napoleon returned to France and threatened the already devastated and exhausted continent with yet another war. Near the small Belgian municipality of Waterloo, two large, hastily mobilized armies faced each other to decide the future of Europe-Napoleon's forces on one side, and the Duke of Wellington on the other. With so much at stake, neither commander could have predicted that the battle would be decided by the Second Light Battalion, King's German Legion, which was given the deceptively simple task of defending the Haye Sainte farmhouse, a crucial crossroads on the way to Brussels. In The Longest Afternoon, Brendan Simms captures the chaos of Waterloo in a minute-by-minute account that reveals how these 400-odd riflemen successfully beat back wave after wave of French infantry. The battalion suffered terrible casualties, but their fighting spirit and refusal to retreat ultimately decided the most influential battle in European history.