Download or read book Marshal William Carr Beresford written by Marcus de la Poer Beresford and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Early Military Career of William Carr Beresford 1766 1810 written by Samuel Edison Vichness and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marshal William Carr Beresford written by Marcus de la Poer Beresford and published by Merrion Press. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite a propensity toward fierce criticism of his generals, with great regard the Duke of Wellington referred to William Carr Beresford as 'the ablest man I have yet seen in the army'. Marshal William Carr Beresford is the story of a celebrated and distinguished Irishman, honoured and decorated by the governments of Great Britain, Portugal and Spain, who served as Commander in Chief of the Portuguese army for eleven years. The book follows the trajectory of Beresford's extensive military career. Born the illegitimate son of the 1st Marquis of Waterford, Beresford joined the British army in 1785, serving in the Mediterranean, Egypt, South Africa and South America, before further distinguishing himself - and meeting Wellington's redoubtable esteem - as Marshal of the Portuguese forces during the Peninsular War. Sent to Portugal to rebuild its army in the fight against Napoleon, Beresford was so successful that Wellington integrated the Portuguese and British armed forces in that struggle. Beresford is revealed as a trusted friend and confidant of Wellington, a relationship that was to endure for the rest of their lives. Their ability to work together led to Beresford's appointment as Master General of Ordinance in Wellington's government of 1828. This is the remarkable story of one of the most celebrated and decorated Irish soldiers ever to fight in overseas service, and who was considered in all opinion as the Duke of Wellington's 'strong right arm'. Despite being fiercely critical of his generals, Wellington described Beresford as 'the ablest man in the army' and relied heavily on his Irish-born commander. Marshal Sir William Carr Beresford was the illegitimate son of the 1st Marquis of Waterford and rose to the rank of General in the British army and Marshal to the Portuguese forces during the Peninsular War. Sent to Portugal to rebuild its demoralised forces against Napoleon, Beresford was so successful that Wellington combined the Portuguese and British regiments and positioned Beresford as commander-in-chief. Their friendship and trust are revealed in their correspondence, which shows them not only writing to each other almost daily but meeting regularly to discuss strategy or to socialise. It was an amicable and supportive relationship that continued for the rest of their lives, leading to Beresford's appointment as Master General of Ordinance in Wellington's first government in 1828.
Download or read book The Early Military Career of William Carr Beresford 1768 1810 written by Samuel Edison Vichness and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marshall of Portugal written by Samuel E. Vichness and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marshal of Portugal written by (Samuel Edison) Vichness and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Strictures on certain passages of lieut col Napier s History of the Peninsular war which relate to the military opinions and conduct of viscount Beresford by W C visct Beresford written by William Carr Beresford (visct.) and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Letter from Richard Fletcher Elvas to William Carr Beresford 1811 April 28 written by Sir Richard Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing the possibility of a cask-bridge over the Guardiana River; reporting that the Guardiana River "...had fallen only four or five Inches in the last twenty four hours, and was still about six feet higher than before the rain. It seemed to me that if we could establish a bridge of four or five Casks abreast, we should be able not only to pass Infantry, but Cavalry also if the Men were ordered to hand their horses - with this view, I have ordered one division of a Bridge of four Casks in breadth to be purposed that I may be able to form a more accurate opinion of what it will bear;" reporting that he has no access to the required materials and to obtain sufficient timber for the project he sees "...no resource but to destroy some considerable Building, and perhaps, under present Circumstances it would be worth while to adopt such an expedient - I should conceive there are public Storehouses or something of the kind in Olivenca which might answer;" discussing the load the bridge might be able to carry; adding that if they can find no more planks or timber "...the utmost we can hope for is to restore the bridge of Casks to the state it was in before...This I shall go on with as fast as possible and I think that by tomorrow I shall find the River considerably fallen; discussing his current preparations for crossing the river; asking for men from another Brigade to be transferred to him to help with the project.
Download or read book Observations on the Present State of the Portuguese Army as Organised by Sir William Carr Beresford with an Account of the Different Military Establishments and Laws of Portugal written by Andrew Halliday and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Strictures on Certain Passages of Lieut Col Napier s History of the Peninsular War Which Relate to the Military Opinions and Conduct of Viscoun written by William Carr Beresford and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Strictures on Certain Passages of Lieut Col Napier s History of the Peninsular War Which Relate to the Military Opinions and Conduct of Viscount Beresford By W C Visct Beresford War College Series written by William Carr Beresford and published by War College Series. This book was released on 2015-02-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a curated and comprehensive collection of the most important works covering matters related to national security, diplomacy, defense, war, strategy, and tactics. The collection spans centuries of thought and experience, and includes the latest analysis of international threats, both conventional and asymmetric. It also includes riveting first person accounts of historic battles and wars.Some of the books in this Series are reproductions of historical works preserved by some of the leading libraries in the world. As with any reproduction of a historical artifact, some of these books contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. We believe these books are essential to this collection and the study of war, and have therefore brought them back into print, despite these imperfections.We hope you enjoy the unmatched breadth and depth of this collection, from the historical to the just-published works.
Download or read book Fuga Del General Beresford 1807 With Plates Including a Portrait written by Enrique Williams Alzaga and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letter to General Viscount Beresford written by Charles Edward Long and published by . This book was released on 1833 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letter to Charles Edward Long on the extracts recently published from the manuscript journal and private correspondence of the late Lieut Gen R B Long written by William Carr Beresford (Viscount) and published by . This book was released on 1833 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wellington written by Norman Gash and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors shed fresh light on the life, character and achievements of the man who is arguably the best known figure in British history--the Duke of Wellington. They reflect the new wave of Wellington studies which has resulted from the opening of the massive Wellington archive at Southampton University. Their essays provide a thematic and chronological sequence illustrating the Duke's many-faceted career, from early life to his later years, when he was the most celebrated figure in public life. Distributed by St. Martin's. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
