A General History of Stirlingshire
Author : William Nimmo
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Page : 552 pages
File Size : 22,36 MB
Release : 1777
Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
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Author : William Nimmo
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 22,36 MB
Release : 1777
Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
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Page : 188 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 1794
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Author : William Nimmo
Publisher :
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 11,67 MB
Release : 1817
Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
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Author : William Nimmo
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Page : 426 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 1880
Category : Stilingshire, Scotland
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Author : Paul David Nelson
Publisher : University Alabama Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 12,56 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Biography & Autobiography
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Nelson's William Alexander, Lord Stirling, (1726-83) is the biographical account of a man who served 18th-century American society as a prominent citizen in peacetime and as a soldier in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War Stirling was appointed a colonel in the New Jersey Continental Line and from there rose to the rank of Major General. A brave and loyal soldier, he greatly impressed General George Washington, who made him commander of one of the five divisions of the Continental Army. Serving in this capacity, Stirling made his reputation as a military man fighting in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He spent the winter of 1777-78 with Washington at Valley Forge. From time to time he carried out independent military operations, most notably a raid against Staten Island in January 1780. Stirling's buoyant optimism and reckless enthusiasm for any task led one military comrade to state that his high birth and good humor provided him with many more opportunities in life than his skill and intelligence would have permitted. He died while in command of the Northern Department on January 15, 1783, full of military glory and, according to one cynic, "good liquor."
Author : Gavin Mortimer
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 36,86 MB
Release : 2025-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1835980600
The story of the greatest Special Forces unit the world has ever seen, told by the men who fought together. In 1941, maverick officer David Stirling – adventurer, gambler, rake – created the Special Air Service. The soldiers came from all walks of life: miners, desert explorers, Guardsmen, bored clerks in the pay corps. All felt frustrated by the conventional army and were determined to make their mark on the war. Together they created a tradition that would survive the capture of their leader, the death of so many of their comrades and even the disbanding of the SAS after the end of the war. With the co-operation of the regimental association, Gavin Mortimer interviewed nearly sixty veterans, including many of the desert ‘Originals’, many of whom had never before revealed their role. They spoke openly, with honesty and humour, about life in the SAS; the gruelling training that broke all but the toughest; the thrill of raiding desert airfields; the danger of parachuting into occupied France; and the fear of being caught by the Germans, knowing that Hitler had ordered the ‘liquidation’ of captured SAS soldiers. This is the SAS at war, in their own words.
Author : William Nimmo (minister of Bothkennar.)
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Page : 804 pages
File Size : 32,20 MB
Release : 1817
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Author : Neil Oliver
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 28,30 MB
Release : 2009-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0297860291
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
Author : Charles Gross
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Page : 512 pages
File Size : 33,39 MB
Release : 1897
Category : Great Britain
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Author : Sir Arthur Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 1917
Category : Scotland
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