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Author : Sir John William Fortescue
Release : 1918
Genre : Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748
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Book Synopsis British Campaigns in Flanders, 1690-1794 by : Sir John William Fortescue
Download or read book British Campaigns in Flanders, 1690-1794 written by Sir John William Fortescue. This book was released on 1918. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : The Hon. J. W. Fortescue
Release : 2009-11
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Book Synopsis British Campaigns in Flanders 1690-1794 by : The Hon. J. W. Fortescue
Download or read book British Campaigns in Flanders 1690-1794 written by The Hon. J. W. Fortescue. This book was released on 2009-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1918 and specifically aimed by the great historian who wrote it at British soldiers of the Great War once again fighting in the same cockpit of Flanders and northern France that he describes, this is J. W. Fortescue's classic account of William III's and the Duke of Marlborough's campaigns in the wars to prevent French expansion under Louis XIV. The great battles of Ramillies, Oudenarde and Malplaquet are described in full, along with other sieges and actions in the area - notably the French victory at Fontenoy. Extracted from the author's massive 'History of the British Army' this is a fine example of the master military historian's work.
Author : John William Fortescue
Release : 2013-09-26
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Book Synopsis British Campaigns in Flanders, 1690-1794 by : John William Fortescue
Download or read book British Campaigns in Flanders, 1690-1794 written by John William Fortescue. This book was released on 2013-09-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover reprint of the original 1918 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir. British Campaigns In Flanders, 1690-1794; Being Extracts From A History Of The British Army. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir. British Campaigns In Flanders, 1690-1794; Being Extracts From A History Of The British Army, . London Macmillan, 1918. Subject: Great Britain History, Military
Author : Philip Ball
Release : 2020-04-19
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Neither Up Nor Down by : Philip Ball
Download or read book Neither Up Nor Down written by Philip Ball. This book was released on 2020-04-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Military history of the 1793-95 campaign in Flanders and the Netherlands
Author : Steve Brown
Release : 2019-12-27
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Duke of York's Flanders Campaign by : Steve Brown
Download or read book The Duke of York's Flanders Campaign written by Steve Brown. This book was released on 2019-12-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 . . .
