A History of the British Army (Volume 4, PT. 2)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1906. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX E List Of Fencible Regiments For The Formation Of Which Letters Of Service Were Issued, 1793-1802 Irish Fencible Cavalry-- Lord Roden's, iSth July 1795 Lord Stentworth's, 18th July 1795 INDEX Aa (river), 301, 305 Aachen, 63 Abercromby, Ralph, Major-general and Lieutenant-general, sent with a brigade to Holland (1793), 80, 109, 110; Dundas's extraordinary letter to, 146; his action at Lannoy (1793), 148; engaged in the Nether- lands campaign (1794), 231; at the battle of Turcoing, 261, 264; appointed to the command of the Wot Indian expedition, 477; his departure delayed, 478-482; his arrival in the West Indies and sub- sequent operations, 482 sqq.; his return to England, 537; his subse- quent operations at Trinidad and Porto Rico, 537-542; his appoint- ment to the chief command in Ireland, 571; his action in Ireland, 571 sq.; his famous General Order, 573; his resignation, 578; his appointment to be Commander-in- chief in Scotland, 578; selected to command the expedition to North Holland, 641; he disapproves the project, 643-645; he forces his disembarkation, 653; his successful action in the Zype position, 663 jy.; his part in the actions of 19th Sep- tember 1799, 672, 679; 2nd October 1799, 687-692; 6th October 1799, 695; his reasons for urging a retreat from North Holland, 698-699; appointed Commander- in-chief in the Mediterranean, 782; his action in the Mediterranean, 785 sq.; appointed to command the expedition to Egypt, 801; his preparations and subsequent opera- tions, 801 sqq.; his last order, 843; his death and character, 844 Aboukir, Bonaparte's victory over the Turks at, 638; Abercromby's dis- embarkation at, 819 tqq. Acre, Bonaparte's repulse at, 637 Acul (St. Domingo), 337 Agnew, Colonel, 763-767 Ainsiie, General, 113 Akersloot, 695 Al...