History of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Band 2J. Murray, 1879 |
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... England's Artil- lerymen , ' a double debt is owing . His labour produced the Index to the first volume ; and his published work has been a mine of reference , the value of which became more apparent , the more it was explored . Written ...
... England's Artil- lerymen , ' a double debt is owing . His labour produced the Index to the first volume ; and his published work has been a mine of reference , the value of which became more apparent , the more it was explored . Written ...
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... England , the prospects of promotion had been most disheartening . During the American War , a large number of subaltern officers had been appointed by the Generals serving with the English armies , and it was found , in 1783 , that in ...
... England , the prospects of promotion had been most disheartening . During the American War , a large number of subaltern officers had been appointed by the Generals serving with the English armies , and it was found , in 1783 , that in ...
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... England , 14 d " pay . " 1783-92 . Orders . Prior to the general recruiting which was ordered in 1 1 The Regimental Band at the date referred to in this chapter sisted of a Bandmaster at 4s . per diem , and 8 private men , who borne on ...
... England , 14 d " pay . " 1783-92 . Orders . Prior to the general recruiting which was ordered in 1 1 The Regimental Band at the date referred to in this chapter sisted of a Bandmaster at 4s . per diem , and 8 private men , who borne on ...
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... England , and generally applied for Government assistance . A negro , named James Buchanan , presented himself at the Ordnance , and requested assistance , on the plea that he had been employed during the war as a labourer with one of ...
... England , and generally applied for Government assistance . A negro , named James Buchanan , presented himself at the Ordnance , and requested assistance , on the plea that he had been employed during the war as a labourer with one of ...
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... England , and no clothing was sent to it for the year 1784 , as the Board Colonel promised to make immediate arrangements for its transport ; Master- but 1784 passed , and also 1785 , and then 1786 , and no General , transport was ...
... England , and no clothing was sent to it for the year 1784 , as the Board Colonel promised to make immediate arrangements for its transport ; Master- but 1784 passed , and also 1785 , and then 1786 , and no General , transport was ...
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Seite 295 - But suddenly and sternly recovering, they closed on their terrible enemies, and then was seen with what a strength and majesty the British soldier fights...
Seite 295 - Nothing could stop that astonishing infantry. No sudden burst of undisciplined valour, no nervous enthusiasm weakened the stability of their order; their flashing eyes were bent on the dark columns in their front, their measured...
Seite 320 - When the extent of the night's havoc was made known to lord Wellington, the firmness of his nature gave way for a moment, and the pride of conquest yielded to a passionate burst of grief for the loss of his gallant soldiers.
Seite 296 - ... as slowly and with a horrid carnage it was pushed by the incessant vigour of the attack to the farthest edge of the height. There, the French...
Seite 283 - No expressions of mine could do justice to the conduct of the troops throughout. Nothing less than the almost unparalleled exertions of every officer, the invincible bravery of every soldier, and the most determined devotion to the honour of his Majesty's arms in all, could have achieved this brilliant success, against such a formidable enemy so posted.