A British Rifle Man by George Simmons
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"A British Rifle Man" by George Simmons is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book compiles the journals and correspondence of Major George Simmons of the Rifle Brigade during the Peninsular War and the Campaign of Waterloo. It captures the experiences and challenges faced by a British soldier who is deeply motivated by a sense of duty to his family as well as his country, offering insights into
military life during this tumultuous period. The opening of the work introduces Major George Simmons, outlining his background and determination to embark on a military career to support his family. He conveys a sense of excitement and eagerness as he prepares to leave England for Portugal with the 1st Battalion 95th Rifles. Through personal letters and journal entries, readers gain a glimpse into his views on camaraderie with fellow soldiers, the conditions faced during embarkation, and his reflections on the social and political landscape of the times. As Simmons navigates the complexities of war, his narrative foreshadows the hardships and valor that are central to the battles he and his fellow Riflemen will encounter in the coming campaigns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Simmons, George, 1785-1858 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Verner, William Willoughby Cole, 1852-1922 |
| LoC No. | 01019213 |
| Title |
A British Rifle Man The Journals and Correspondence of Major George Simmons, Rifle Brigade, During the Peninsular War and the Campaign of Waterloo |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50744 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50744-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 752 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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