Memoirs Of Major General Le Marchant
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Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant
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Author : sir Denis Le Marchant (1st bart.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1841
Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant written by sir Denis Le Marchant (1st bart.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with categories.
Memoirs Of The Late Major General Le Marchant
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Author : Sir Denis LE MARCHANT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1841
Memoirs Of The Late Major General Le Marchant written by Sir Denis LE MARCHANT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with categories.
Memoirs Of Major General Le Marchant
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Author : D. Le Marchant (Sir D.)
language : en
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Release Date : 1841
Memoirs Of Major General Le Marchant written by D. Le Marchant (Sir D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with categories.
Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant
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Author : Denis Le Marchant (Sir
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant written by Denis Le Marchant (Sir and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Explore the fascinating life and career of Major-General J.G. Le Marchant with this gripping memoir. Featuring detailed accounts of Le Marchant's military campaigns, personal relationships, and political aspirations, this book provides a unique window into the life and times of one of the most important figures of the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Memoirs Of The Late Major General Le Marchant
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Author : Sir Denis LE MARCHANT
language : fr
Publisher:
Release Date : 1841
Memoirs Of The Late Major General Le Marchant written by Sir Denis LE MARCHANT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with categories.
Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant
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Author : Denis Le Marchant
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
Memoirs Of The Late Major Genl J G Le Marchant written by Denis Le Marchant and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 edition. Excerpt: ... General Le Merchant's brigade, against which it was chiefly directed, lost a few horses. The only hostile demonstration in return on the part of the British, was confined to some skirmishing by the light cavalry on the plain. The day closed under the general expectation of a fierce conflict on the morrow. On the 21st the troops were under arms at daybreak, and they saw the enemy below them equally prepared. The order to engage was awaited with impatience; and as the hours passed without its coming, murmurs were very distinctly heard through the line at such an opportunity of crushing the enemy being allowed to escape. Ensign Le Marchant, in writing on the subject afterwards to his brother, observes," If we had at"tacked the enemy, we must have annihilated "him; we were so greatly his superior in num"bers." All this ardour was destined to be disappointed. The sun set in peace as on the day before--Lord Wellington was immovable. Some military critics, especially the author of "Annals of the Peninsular War," have blamed Lord Wellington for not fighting on this occasion. On the other hand, it is believed by many of equally high authority that Lord Wellington decided rightly. A general action was not what he wanted. The capture of the forts of Salamanca was his primary object, and of this he was secure if he maintained his position. A battle could not be fought without quitting his position, and without losing such a number of men as would leave him unable even after a victory to cope with the French armies which he knew to be collecting for the purpose of overwhelming him. Marmont had every thing to gain by a battle; Wellington had every thing to lose. During the night of the 21st, the French possessed themselves of an eminence opposite...
Memoirs Of General Le Marchant
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Author : Jo Marchant
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 1997-08-21
Memoirs Of General Le Marchant written by Jo Marchant and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-08-21 with History categories.
Le Marchant was a British cavalry general who fought in the wars against Napoleon until his death at Salamanca. His memoirs contain good battle accounts, but also provide a geopolitical overview of the Napoleonic era and the evolution of British military thinking.
Le Marchant
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Author : Denis Le Marchant
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04
Le Marchant written by Denis Le Marchant and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The consummate soldier of Wellington's Peninsular Army Guernsey born John Gaspard Le Marchant was an intellectual born before his time. He had a gift for languages, was a competent musician and a talented water colourist. Nevertheless, he chose a career as a soldier and cavalryman, perhaps unusually, since cavalry officers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries were not noted for their intellect. In common with many officers who were associated with the Duke of Wellington in the battles against Napoleon's First Empire, Le Marchant first saw action against the French Revolutionary armies in the Low Countries. The campaign was a debacle, but it caused Le Marchant to consider the formation, drill, equipment and tactical methods employed by the British army in the field, and resulted in his authorship of a number of important treatises on these subjects. These works were particularly well received by the Duke of York and this led to royal patronage and the adoption of several Le Marchant's ideas. His greatest achievement was certainly the creation of the Royal Military College, and his vision of a training school for military officers gave rise not only to Sandhurst, but also West Point and a number of other institutions created on his model internationally. His promotion to major-general excluded him from academic life and he was given command of a brigade of heavy cavalry in the Peninsular War, where he was, predictably, as effective in the field as he was in all his endeavours. Le Marchant fell, sabre in hand among enemy ranks, at the Battle of Salamanca having instituted a brilliant manoeuvre of cavalry which almost certainly sealed what is recognised as one of Wellington's greatest victories. This biography of by Le Marchant's son is accompanied in this special Leonaur edition by a short biography of Le Marchant's military career by historian, John William Cole. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Scientific Soldier
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Author : R. H. Thoumine
language : en
Publisher: London ; Toronto : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1968
Scientific Soldier written by R. H. Thoumine and has been published by London ; Toronto : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Generals categories.
Memoirs Of British Generals Distinguished In The Peninsular War
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Author : John William Cole
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2011-11-23
Memoirs Of British Generals Distinguished In The Peninsular War written by John William Cole 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 2011-11-23 with History categories.
Although biographies of Duke of Wellington abound, there few biographies of the generals that fought alongside him and executed his orders (or in some cases disobeyed them). The author John William Cole was well placed to provide the details of their lives being a long serving soldier in the British Army; his portraits are full of descriptive detail, without being too biased, he discusses the contentious issues as well as the victories they achieved. From the fiery, foul-mouthed Picton, respected but not loved by his men, to the quiet dignified “Daddy” Hill, who was adept at taking care of his own troops as well as surprising the French; the British generals were a diverse group worthy of individual attention that the author gave them. This volume chronicles the lives of No. VIII. — SIR THOMAS PICTON. No. IX. — LORD LYNEDOCH. No. IX. — EARL OF HOPETOUN. No. X. — LORD HILL. No. XII. — MAJOR-GENERAL LE MARCHANT. No. XII. — MAJOR-GENERAL ROSS. No. XIII. — SIR EDWARD PAKENHAM. Author – John William Cole (????-1870)