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Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-273) and index. |
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Forging an army. 'Sir Ralph is not a courtier' -- A look at John Turk -- The forging of the blade -- Rehearsing invasion -- The eve of battle -- Beach-head. Assault landing -- 'We shall all fare alike' -- 'A cool intrepidity' : the Mandara Battle -- 'We must make the attempt' -- Surprised in darkness -- The battle in the dawn -- The price of victory -- Breakout. 'Ungracious manners and a violent temper' -- 'Much more at ease in his command' -- The thrust on the Nile -- The verge of mutiny -- Honour redeemed. Forty centuries look down -- The final manoeuvre -- The fall of Alexandria -- The achievement -- 'Abercromby's soldiers.' |
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Abercromby, Ralph, Sir, 1734-1801 -- Military leadership.
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Alexandria, Battle of, Alexandria, Egypt, 1801.
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| Standard # |
9781848854727 paperback |
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1848854722 paperback |
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