The Campaign In Holland, 1799 (1861)
Description:... The Campaign in Holland, 1799 is a historical book written by A Subaltern and first published in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the military campaign that took place in Holland during the year 1799, during the French Revolutionary Wars. The author, who was a young subaltern in the British Army at the time, provides a first-hand account of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign.The book begins with an overview of the political and military situation in Europe at the time, before focusing on the events that led up to the campaign in Holland. The author describes the various military forces involved in the campaign, including the British, Russian, and Dutch armies, as well as the French forces that they were fighting against.The book then goes on to describe the various battles and engagements that took place during the campaign, including the Battle of Bergen, the Battle of Castricum, and the Siege of Alkmaar. The author provides detailed descriptions of the tactics and strategies employed by both sides, as well as the bravery and heroism displayed by individual soldiers.Throughout the book, the author also provides insights into the daily life of a soldier during the campaign, including the challenges of living and fighting in difficult terrain and weather conditions. He also provides commentary on the leadership and decision-making of the various military commanders involved in the campaign.Overall, The Campaign in Holland, 1799 is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known military campaign during the French Revolutionary Wars. It provides a valuable insight into the experiences of soldiers on the ground, as well as the broader political and military context of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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