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Title: The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815
Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Geoffrey Cowling
Summary: "The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815" by Rev. G. R. Gleig is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of the British military campaigns against the United States during the War of 1812, particularly focusing on the expeditions to Washington D.C. and New Orleans. An authentic recounting is promised, with insights drawn from the author's personal journal. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the sentiments among his comrades following the end of hostilities in Europe and the anticipation of being deployed to America for further military engagement. He describes the transition from a state of war in Europe to the looming challenges of the American campaign, highlighting the mix of relief and concern felt by the soldiers as they contemplate their potential roles in the conflict. Gleig emphasizes the significance of their experiences, aiming to preserve the actions and sufferings of those involved in the campaigns, regardless of the disheartening nature of the events that transpired. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gleig, G. R. (George Robert), 1796-1888
EBook No.: 18479
Published: Jun 1, 2006
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Capture by the British, 1814
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815
Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Geoffrey Cowling
Summary: "The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815" by Rev. G. R. Gleig is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of the British military campaigns against the United States during the War of 1812, particularly focusing on the expeditions to Washington D.C. and New Orleans. An authentic recounting is promised, with insights drawn from the author's personal journal. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the sentiments among his comrades following the end of hostilities in Europe and the anticipation of being deployed to America for further military engagement. He describes the transition from a state of war in Europe to the looming challenges of the American campaign, highlighting the mix of relief and concern felt by the soldiers as they contemplate their potential roles in the conflict. Gleig emphasizes the significance of their experiences, aiming to preserve the actions and sufferings of those involved in the campaigns, regardless of the disheartening nature of the events that transpired. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gleig, G. R. (George Robert), 1796-1888
EBook No.: 18479
Published: Jun 1, 2006
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Capture by the British, 1814
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.