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050 4 _aDA
100 1 _aForbes, Archibald,
_d1838-1900
245 1 0 _aColin Campbell, Lord Clyde
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-24
508 _aProduced by Shaun Pinder, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the military career of Sir Colin Campbell, who rose from humble beginnings in Glasgow to become a prominent British General and Field Marshal. The book delves into his notable contributions during key military campaigns, particularly in the Peninsular War, the Crimean War, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the contrasting career trajectories of three British officers, including Campbell, as they prepare for service in the East during the 1850s. It highlights Campbell’s extensive military background, beginning with his education and commissioning at a young age, long before his decisive impact in major battles. The narrative illustrates his dedication and resilience in a time when promotions were often awarded based on lineage rather than merit, thus setting the stage for Campbell's remarkable rise to fame in the British military annals. As the beginning unfolds, it promises a compelling exploration of military life, character development, and the historical contexts in which Campbell thrived. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClyde, Colin Campbell, Baron, 1792-1863
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48577
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