This work presents an accurate account of the life of Colin Campbell, mainly during his term in India. Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, was a British soldier who was commander in chief of the British forces in India. During this period, he relieved and then vacated Lucknow. After attacking and defeating Tatya Tope at the Second Battle of Cawnpore, he captured Lucknow again. Campbell was one of the most influential commanders in history.
Contents include:
Early Life—The Peninsula
Colonial and Home Service
China and India
The Crimea
The Indian Mutiny—Organisation—Relief of Lucknow—Defeat of Gwalior Contingent
The Storming of Lucknow
The Campaign in Rohilcund
The Campaign in Central India
The Pacification of Oude—End of the Mutiny
From Simla to Westminster Abbey
- Age restriction:
- 0+
- ISBN:
- 4064066202095
- Publisher:
Good Press
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