Stuart Reid Boeken

"A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller-about the US-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo"-- Provided by publisher

Ultimately, regiments are judged by their behaviour in battle; and highlanders have always had a reputation as 'stormers', as exemplified by the impetuous charge of the Gordons at Waterloo, intermingled with the Scots greys. This reputation probably resulted at least in part from an unusually close bonding between officers and men, and an assumption that highlanders were natural soldiers, possessed of an impetuous spirit and temperamentally more inclined to use the bayonet. Complemented by many illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by Bryan Fosten, Stuart Reid's engaging text examines the uniforms and organisation of Wellington's Highlanders.

For nearly 60 years the clans of Highland Scotland proved to be an almost constant thorn in the side of a series of British monarchs. Fiercely independent, the clans comprised an agricultural peasantry dominated by a warrior aristocracy. They held most forms of authority in contempt and did not submit to London meekly. Their first loyalty was to the exiled house of Stuart and in a series of rebellions the Highland clans rose against the ruling monarch, although some of these rebellions, like the Battle of Culloden (1745) of the Jacobite Rising, were unsuccessful. The author examines in detail the society that produced these fierce fighters and the tactics they used in battle including the feared 'Highland Charge'.

Contrary to popular belief, the capture of India was not accomplished by the British Army, but by the private armies of the East India Company, whose primary objective was the protection of their trading empire. Under the leadership of the legendary Robert Clive (founder of the East India Company) and Stringer Lawrence, this small force of mercenaries and adventurers grew in size and strength to eventually become an army larger than that of any European sovereign state. Highly disciplined and professional, it fought almost continuously for a century until the Great Mutiny of 1857 led to its disbandment and its troops passed into Crown service. One of the many British Army officers who fought with this force was Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington. This is the fascinating history of the East India Company army, examining the many conflicts in which they fought, and their equipment and training, with its regiments of horse, foot and guns, which rivalled those of most European powers. The exotic uniforms combining traditional Indian and British dress are illustrated in detail and make for a wonderfully colorful account of a private band of adventurers that successfully captured the jewel of the British Empire.

The 9th Book in the Gorgeous George series - a standalone adventure Spr3d the Chocolate - Big bottom burps and a butt-cheek clench. Stingers, and stinkers and stench. Someone's dropping whoppers, and not letting on. They're silent and violent - a really bad pong. Come on. Own up! Have you ever dropped a whopper in class, and pretended it wasn't you? Yeah, we've all done it. Now, Gorgeous George and Crayon Kenny are letting them slip without warning, and Allison has been put off her dinner. There's a new chocolate spread being launched in Little Pumpington, and the whole town is going wild for it. Grandpa Jock has found the scratchiest toilet paper ever invented, and he wants to show the world what you can do with it ( and it's not for wiping bottoms!) Allison's ear has been dripping with blood. George has been eating a face full of mud. And Crayon Kenny's bottom comes down with a thud! There are a couple of really nasty characters who are about to get away with an entire lifetime's worth of bad behaviour. By popular demand, some chapters start with a Yuck Warning, to protect the delicate (mainly mums and dads and teachers). This story is icky, and sicky, and a little bit sticky. And here's the first warning - 'Do not stick boiled eggs up a donkey's bottom!' (this will make sense if you read the book).

The fighting in Europe during the Seven Years War hung in the balance. After initial successes the Austro-French forces had been driven back across the Rhine. With the opposing sides reinforcing their armies, the campaign of 1759 was going to prove decisive.Britain and her German allies met the French at Minden in Germany. Due to a misunderstanding of orders the British infantry actually attacked and dispersed the French cavalry. That action is still commemorated on 1 August each year with the wearing of roses by the infantry and artillery regiments whose predecessors picked flowers and put them in their coats as they passed through German gardens on the way to the battle.By contrast Lord Sackville, who commanded the British cavalry, was accused of ignoring orders to charge the retreating French which could have turned defeat into rout. He was court-martialed and cashiered.The victory at Minden was just one in a number of British successes that year around the world against French forces and overseas territories. This led to 1759 being described as the Annus Mirabilis - the year of miracles.

Describes the events leading up to the French invasion of Egypt, and the disastrous Battle of the Nile.

A detailed and informative account of the fighting at the Battle of Plassey.