The military memoirs of an infantry officer, 1809-1816 by James Archibald Hope

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Dubious author Hope, James Archibald, 1785-1871
Title The military memoirs of an infantry officer, 1809-1816
Original Publication Edinburgh: Printed for the Author, 1833.
Note Published anonymously. May be incorrectly attributed to James Archibald Hope.
Note Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Military Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, 1809-1816" by James Archibald Hope is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This memoir provides an in-depth, personal perspective on the author's experiences as a British infantry officer during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly highlighting military campaigns and the emotional impact of war on soldiers and their families. Hope's narrative likely serves to depict the realities of military life, the challenges faced in various campaigns, and the connections formed between soldiers as they confront hardship together. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a significant military expedition undertaken by British forces in 1809. It describes the preparations for the campaign against the French, capturing the anxious anticipation of families bidding farewell to their loved ones. Hope paints a vivid image of the emotions linked to departure and the camaraderie among soldiers. He recounts the bustling scene at various ports filled with officers and soldiers gearing up for war, reflecting on both the joyous farewells and the somber reality of potential loss. The preparation culminates in the sailing of the expedition, with hints of the hardships and battles that will follow, laying a foundation of tension and expectation for the events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
Subject Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives
Subject Quatre-Bras, Battle of, Quatre-Bras, Belgium, 1815
Subject Ligny, Battle of, Ligny, Belgium, 1815
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EBook-No. 74122
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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