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CHAPTER XII.
Mutiny at Quebec-Irruptions by the Indians—
Changes in Costumes and Appointments-The
"Merit" Badge in the 5th Foot-The Guards
at the London Riots-The King-Revolt in the
American Colonies - Military Measures-The
Battles of Concord, Lexington, and Bunker's
Hill- Americans declare "Independence" -
Large Armaments sent to New York-Successes
of Sir W. Howe-His Subsequent Inaction-
Capture of General Lee-Affairs at Trenton
and Princeton-The Battles of Brandywine and
Germantown-George Washington's Generalship
-Sir W. Howe's Army at Philadelphia -
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CHAPTER XIX.
Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy-War with Spain-
Trinidad Surrenders-Failure at Porto Rico-
The Bayonet-The Cape Corps-The French
land at Fishguard-Compelled to Surrender-
Troops sent to Portugal-Sir Ralph Aber-
cromby in Ireland-The Rebellion of 1798-
The French, under General Humbert, land in
Killala, and are Defeated-Minorca taken from
the Spaniards-Failure at Ostend-St Domingo
Evacuated-The Soldier's Pay Increased-The
Militia Allowed to Enter the Line-Change in
the Arms of the Cavalry -
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CHAPTER XVI.
War in India-Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib-The
Highlanders-The 73rd at Mangalore-General
Stuart Attacks the French at Cuddalore-Peace
with Tippoo-Affairs in Europe-Duel between
the Duke of York and Colonel Lennox-The
French Revolution breaks out-No Commander-
in-Chief of the British Army-Mr Pitt claims
an Augmentation of the Army-The Duke of
York sent to Holland with a Force-The Battle
of Famars-The 14th Foot the Forlorn Hope-
The Affair at Lincelles-Gallantry of the Guards
CHAPTER XVII.
The French Republicans largely Augment their
Forces The Siege of Toulon-Napoleon Bona-
parte-Progress of the War on the French
Frontier The 15th Light Dragoons
The
Allies Beaten on the Margne, and at the Battle
of Fleurus-The French Retake Tournay and
Oudenarde; Capture Ypres and other places-
Lord Moira arrives with Reinforcements-
Successful Progress of the Republican Arms—
Retreat of the British and Hanoverians-The
Duke of York Returns to England-The Stadt-
holder leaves Holland-Ill-treatment of the Re-
treating Forces by the Dutch-The English
Troops Embark for England
CHAPTER XVIIL
The Duke of York at the Head of the Army-New
Regulations for Field Exercises-Rewards and
Honours-General Abercromby Knighted-
Changes in Costume -Hair-dressing in the
Expeditions
Army-The Pay of Privates
Abroad The Capture of the Cape of Good
Hope and Ceylon-Loss and subsequent Re-
capture of Islands in the West Indies-Colonel
Cawthorne expelled the House of Commons-
The French in Bantry Bay-The Light Dragoons 101
CHAPTER XXII.
Operations in India-Wellesley Attacks Doondia
Waugh, the Freebooter-The Mahratta Con-
federacy-General Lake defeats Perron and
takes Allyghur-The Battle of Delhi - The
Emperor released-The Battle of Lasswarie-
General Wellesley meets Scindiah, and over-
throws his Army at Assaye and Argaum-The
Siege of Bhurtpore-Lake raised to the Peerage 132
CHAPTER XXIV.
War with Denmark-Capture of the Danish Fleet
-The King's German Legion-Expedition
to Egypt Napoleon interferes in Spanish
Affairs-Abdication of the King, and of his Son
-French Troops occupy Spain-Joseph Bona-
parte made King-The British Government
sends an Army to Portugal-Sir A. Wellesley
Arrives first and Defeats the French at Roleia
and Vimiero-The Convention of Cintra-Sir
John Moore advances into Spain-The Spaniards
rise in Revolt against the French-Napoleon
Arrives-Defeats the Spaniards and goes to meet
the English-Sir John Moore Retreats to Cor-
runna-Ensures the safe Embarkation of the
Army-Is killed in Action-His Funeral-The
Ode, &c.
CHAPTER XXV.
Rewards of Service-Recruiting-The Light Dra-
goons-The Scottish Regiments-Expedition to
the Scheldt-Inquiry into Corruption at the Horse
Guards-The Duke of York and Mrs Clarke-
The Army Accounts-Lord Burghersh-Cor-
poral Punishment-General Beresford sent to
Portugal-Sir A. Wellesley goes to Lisbon with
an Army-Advances to Oporto-The French Re-
treat-Sir Arthur moves to Talavera-Great
Battle on 27th and 28th of July-Sir Arthur
Raised to the Peerage-Falls back on Busaco
and Repulses Massena-Constructs lines of
Fortresses between Torres Vedras and the Tagus 161
CHAPTER XXIX.
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Legislative Improvements-Abolition of Duelling
in the Army-Sir Robert Wilson Restored-The
Queen's Marriage-Sir C. Napier distributes
Medals in Scinde-Death of Runjeet Singh-
Irruption of Sikhs-The Battles of Moodkee,
Ferozeshah, Aliwal, Sobraon, Chillianwallah,
and Goojerat - The Punjaub annexed to
British India-Reduction of Corporal Punish-
ment-The "Good Conduct" Warrant-Gun-
Cotton-The Long Range-National Defences
-Letter of the Duke of Wellington to Sir J.
Burgoyne-Improvements in the Army-Medals
for Peninsular and other War Services
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CHAPTER XXXVII.
Death of William IV. and Accession of Queen
Victoria-Russian Designs upon India-Expe-
dition to Affghanistan-Storming of Ghuzni by
the 13th Light Infantry, &c.-Shah Soojah on
the Cabul Throne-Khelát taken by the 2nd
and 17th-Massacre of the British Troops in
1841-Retributive Measures-Generals Pollock
and Nott advance upon the Affghans, rescue the
Prisoners, and destroy Cabul-Sir R. Sale at
Jellalabad-The 17th Foot at Aden-Rebellion
in Canada-Disloyalty in England-Colonel
Thomas, of the 20th-War with China-The
Conquest of Scinde-Sir C. Napier appointed
Governor
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