Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York in 1756. During the American
Revolution his remained loyal to King George and he joined the British
45th Foot in 1777. After the war he remained in British service,
campaigned in many parts of the world and rose through the ranks.
Despite a varied and distinguished career he has not received the
attention he warrants, neither as a Loyalist from New York, nor as a
successful British soldier.Auchmuty served in India through the Second
and Third Mysore Wars, the Rohilla War and a serious mutiny. In 1798
Auchmuty was adjutant-general of the successful Red Sea campaign
against French forces in Egypt. Returning to Britain in 1803 he
commanded the defences in Thanet, East Kent, at the height of the
French invasion threat. He was the only British commander to emerge
from the River Plate campaign with credit, capturing Montevideo in
1807. In 1811 he commanded the land forces that captured Java from
Franco-Dutch control. He ended his life as Commander-in-Chief,
Ireland. John Grainger examines his part in events which shaped world
history.
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9781526730930
Publisert
2018
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Pen & Sword Military (ORIM)
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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