Memoirs Of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock

By John Clark Marshman

Book Overview

Memoirs of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock is a biography of the famous British military commander who served in India during the 19th century. The book is written by John Clark Marshman, who was a close friend and colleague of Havelock. The memoirs provide a detailed account of Havelock's life, his military career, and his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.The book begins with Havelock's early life and education, and his decision to join the British Army. It then follows his military career, which included serving in the Peninsular War, the First Anglo-Afghan War, and the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The memoirs also cover Havelock's time in India, where he served as a commander during the Indian Mutiny.The book provides a detailed account of Havelock's military campaigns, including his famous relief of Lucknow. It also describes his leadership style and his relationship with his troops. The memoirs give an insight into the challenges faced by the British Army in India during the 19th century, including the harsh climate, disease, and the difficult terrain.Overall, Memoirs of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock is a fascinating account of one of the most famous British military commanders of the 19th century. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the British Empire in India, and the challenges faced by the British Army during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432632426
• ISBN13: 9781432632427
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"