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100 1 _aGleig, G. R.
_q(George Robert),
_d1796-1888
245 1 4 _aThe Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-01
508 _aProduced by Geoffrey Cowling
520 _a"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815" by Rev. G. R. Gleig is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of the British military campaigns against the United States during the War of 1812, particularly focusing on the expeditions to Washington D.C. and New Orleans. An authentic recounting is promised, with insights drawn from the author's personal journal. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the sentiments among his comrades following the end of hostilities in Europe and the anticipation of being deployed to America for further military engagement. He describes the transition from a state of war in Europe to the looming challenges of the American campaign, highlighting the mix of relief and concern felt by the soldiers as they contemplate their potential roles in the conflict. Gleig emphasizes the significance of their experiences, aiming to preserve the actions and sufferings of those involved in the campaigns, regardless of the disheartening nature of the events that transpired. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
653 _aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
653 _aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- History -- Capture by the British, 1814
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18479
999 _c59865
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