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| Author | Blackwood, Robert Melvin |
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| Title | The battles of the British Army : being a popular account of all the principal engagements during the last hundred years |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Battles of the British Army" by Robert Melvin Blackwood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers a popular narrative of the principal military engagements fought by the British Army over the last hundred years. It aims to present a comprehensive overview of significant battles, with a focus on the bravery and tactics employed by British soldiers amidst the backdrop of military history. The opening of the book introduces the context surrounding the Battle of Alexandria in 1801, which marks the beginning of a series of military engagements discussed throughout the text. It details the challenges faced by the British Army before landing in Egypt, including the weather, logistical issues, and the morale of the troops after long confinements at sea. As the narrative unfolds, it describes the intense and dramatic moments of the landing against the French forces, underscoring the chaos of battle and the valor displayed by both the soldiers and their commanders in the face of adversity. This sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which will delve into more battles, exploring the complexities of military operations and the sacrifices made by those involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Battles -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Military |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51056 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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