| Author |
Surtees, William, 1781-1830 |
| Title |
Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade
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| Alternate Title |
25 years in the Rifle Brigade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade" by William Surtees is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s extensive military career, focusing on his experiences as a soldier in the Rifle Brigade beginning from his enlistment in the late 1790s through various significant campaigns, including those in Holland and the Peninsular War. Surtees, rising through the ranks from private to Quartermaster, provides insights into the life of a soldier during an era of intense military activity and change. The opening of this narrative introduces us to Surtees' early life and motivations for enlisting, including his desire for military adventure and the influence of his family. He details his experiences as he transitions from the militia into the army, conveying the challenges and hardships faced during his early military campaigns. The author notes the initial lack of discipline within the ranks and vividly describes the physical strains of marching and battle, highlighting his sense of duty and determination despite the difficulties. This section sets the tone for an engaging and personal recounting of military life, filled with genuine reflections on his experiences and observations as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
U: Military science
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| LoC Class |
UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army. Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) -- Biography
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| Subject |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British
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| Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, British
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| Subject |
Surtees, William, 1781-1830
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives, British
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36778 |
| Release Date |
Jul 19, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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