The Duke Of York S Flanders Campaign
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The Duke Of York S Flanders Campaign
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Author : Steve Brown
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-12-27
The Duke Of York S Flanders Campaign written by Steve Brown 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 2019-12-27 with History categories.
“A superb read . . . destined to become the go-to book for anyone interested in this long-neglected period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.” —The Napoleon Series To crush the French Revolution, the armies of the First Coalition gathered round France’s borders, the largest of which was assembled in Flanders. Composed of Anglo-Hanoverian, Dutch, Hessian, Prussian and Imperial Austrian troops, its aim was to invade France and restore the nobility to what was considered their rightful place. Opposing them was the French Armée du Nord. In command of the Anglo-Hanoverian contingent was the son of George III, the Duke of York. The campaign was a disaster for the Coalition forces, particularly during the severe winter of 1794/5 when the troops were forced into a terrible and humiliating retreat. Britain’s reputation and that of its military leaders was severely diminished, with the forces of the Revolution sweeping all before them on a tide of popularism. Yet, from this defeat grew an army that under the Duke of Wellington would eventually crush the Revolution’s greatest general, Napoleon Bonaparte. Of the Flanders Campaign, Wellington, who fought as a junior officer under the Duke of York, remarked that the experience had at least taught him what not to do. Napoleon Series research editor Steve Brown has produced one of the most insightful, and much-needed studies of this disastrous but intriguing campaign, with particular focus on the British Army’s contribution. With copious maps and nineteen appendices including detailed orders of battle, he concludes this important work with an analysis that draws striking, and significant comparisons with the Flanders campaigns of 1914 and 1940. How history repeats itself . . .
No Want Of Courage
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Author : R. N. W. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: From Reason to Revolution
Release Date : 2022-03-31
No Want Of Courage written by R. N. W. Thomas and has been published by From Reason to Revolution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-31 with History categories.
The structure of the headquarters staff, the commissariat, and the medical departments of the Duke of York's army in Flanders is examined in detail using mostly unpublished sources from the campaign.
The Noble Duke Of York The Military Life Of Frederick Duke Of York And Albany
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Author : Alfred H. Burne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06-01
The Noble Duke Of York The Military Life Of Frederick Duke Of York And Albany written by Alfred H. Burne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
British Campaigns In Flanders 1690 1794
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Author : J. W. Sir Fortescue
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2022-08-21
British Campaigns In Flanders 1690 1794 written by J. W. Sir Fortescue and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-21 with History categories.
"British Campaigns in Flanders 1690-1794" by J. W. Sir Fortescue. 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.
Neither Up Nor Down
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Author : Philip Ball
language : en
Publisher: From Reason to Revolution
Release Date : 2020-04-19
Neither Up Nor Down written by Philip Ball and has been published by From Reason to Revolution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-19 with History categories.
A Military history of the 1793-95 campaign in Flanders and the Netherlands
The Grand Old Duke Of York
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Author : Derek Winterbottom
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-07-31
The Grand Old Duke Of York written by Derek Winterbottom 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 2016-07-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
“A modern look at HRH the Duke of York . . . a nice addition to Napoleonic Era history” from the historian and author of The Mighty Montagus (The Napoleon Series Reviews). Oh, the grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men; He marched them up to the top of the hill, And he marched them down again. And when they were up, they were up, And when they were down, they were down, And when they were only half-way up, They were neither up nor down. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany is famous because of the nursery rhyme which ridicules him for poor leadership but, as Derek Winterbottom’s biography shows, he was far from incompetent as a commander. What is more, the famous rhyme does not even hint at his achievements as commander-in-chief of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars. His career as a commander and administrator and his scandalous private life are long overdue for reassessment, and that is what this perceptive and absorbing study provides. He transformed the British military machine, and the Duke of Wellington admitted that without York’s reforms he would not have had the army that fought so well in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. York also led a turbulent personal life which was engulfed by scandal when his mistress was accused of using her influence over him to obtain promotion for ambitious officers. Today the Duke of York is a neglected, often derided figure. This biography should go some way towards restoring his reputation as a commander and military reformer. “This is an excellent, readable biography of a major but somewhat neglected historical figure.” —History of War
Church And State In Modern Britain 1700 1850
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Author : Richard Brown
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-01-04
Church And State In Modern Britain 1700 1850 written by Richard Brown and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-04 with History categories.
In this, the second part of his history of the Industrial Revolution, Richard Brown examines the political and religious developments which took place in Britain between the 1780s and 1840s in terms of the aristocratic elite and through the expression of alternative radical ideologies. Opening with a discussion of the nature of history, and of Britain in 1700, it goes on to consider Britain's foreign policy, the emergence of the modern state and the mid-century 'crisis' of the 1840s. Unlike many previous works, it emphasises British not just English history. It is this diversity of experience and the focus on continuity as well as change, women as well as men, that makes this a distinctive text. Students will also find the theoretical foundations of historical narrative and analysis clearly explained.
The Journals And Correspondence Of General Sir Harry Calvert Bart
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Author : Sir Harry Calvert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1853
The Journals And Correspondence Of General Sir Harry Calvert Bart written by Sir Harry Calvert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1853 with Europe categories.
Losing America Conquering India
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Author : Chaim M. Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-08-23
Losing America Conquering India written by Chaim M. Rosenberg and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-23 with History categories.
On October 19, 1781, British general Charles Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War and conceding the independence of the United States of America. Britain soon overcame the humiliation of defeat by expanding its empire elsewhere. Five years after Yorktown, Cornwallis was installed as governor and commander of the army in India, determined to make the subcontinent the brightest jewel in the British crown. Officers who served under him during the War rose to high positions in the British army and navy. Emulating Cornwallis's deep sense of duty to king and country, they vigorously pursued the conquest of India, put down the 1798 Irish Rebellion, defended Canada, defeated the Dutch at the Cape of Good Hope, occupied Ceylon and battled Napoleon. Prominent among them was General Sir James Henry Craig, governor of Canada, whose clumsy attempt to spy on the U.S. was a factor in setting off the War of 1812.
Memoirs Of The Court Of George Iii
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Author : Michael Kassler
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-07-31
Memoirs Of The Court Of George Iii written by Michael Kassler and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-31 with History categories.
George III was one of the longest reigning British monarchs, ruling over most of the English speaking world from 1760 to 1820. Despite his longevity, George’s reign was one of turmoil. Britain lost its colonies in the War of American Independence and the European political system changed dramatically in the wake of the French Revolution. Closer to home, problems with the King’s health led to a constitutional crisis. Charlotte Papendiek’s memoirs cover the first thirty years of George III’s reign, while Mary Delany’s letters provide a vivid portrait of her years at Windsor. Lucy Kennedy was another long-serving member of court whose previously unpublished diary provides a great deal of new detail about the King’s illness. Finally, the Queen herself provides further insights in the only two extant volumes of her diaries, published here for the first time. The edition will be invaluable to scholars of Georgian England as well as those researching the French and American Revolutions and the history and politics of the Regency period more widely.