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LoC No.: 17031511

Title: The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies

Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies" by W. H. Maxwell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the military achievements of the British Army, particularly focusing on the campaigns of the Duke of Wellington during pivotal battles in the Napoleonic Wars and in India. It likely aims to portray the strategic prowess and decisive moments that contributed to British military might and imperial expansion during this period. The opening of the book sets the stage by contrasting periods of British military success and failure, particularly between the late 18th century and the rise of French military dominance in Europe. It details the critical situation faced by British forces as they navigated the aftermath of their colonial defeats and the challenges from France in Europe and Tippoo Sultan in India. The text begins with the atmospheric background of British interests in India, outlining the political tensions and the imperative for military action initiated by the Marquis of Wellesley, leading up to the eventual siege of Seringapatam—a decisive battle illustrating the might and maneuvers of British forces against formidable opponents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850

EBook No.: 56689

Published: Mar 7, 2018

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century

Subject: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17031511

Title: The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies

Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies" by W. H. Maxwell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the military achievements of the British Army, particularly focusing on the campaigns of the Duke of Wellington during pivotal battles in the Napoleonic Wars and in India. It likely aims to portray the strategic prowess and decisive moments that contributed to British military might and imperial expansion during this period. The opening of the book sets the stage by contrasting periods of British military success and failure, particularly between the late 18th century and the rise of French military dominance in Europe. It details the critical situation faced by British forces as they navigated the aftermath of their colonial defeats and the challenges from France in Europe and Tippoo Sultan in India. The text begins with the atmospheric background of British interests in India, outlining the political tensions and the imperative for military action initiated by the Marquis of Wellesley, leading up to the eventual siege of Seringapatam—a decisive battle illustrating the might and maneuvers of British forces against formidable opponents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850

EBook No.: 56689

Published: Mar 7, 2018

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century

Subject: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.