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Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Length11h 41m
About this audiobook
In "Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign," William Henry Giles Kingston presents a vivid tapestry of military valor, drawing upon the storied legacy of the British Army during the Victorian era. Kingston employs a compelling narrative style, rich in descriptive detail and robust characterization, to bring to life the heroic feats that defined a generation. The book serves as both a historical account and a tribute, aimed at instilling a sense of national pride in readers while exploring themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice against the backdrop of imperial expansion and sociopolitical changes of the time. William Henry Giles Kingston, an accomplished British author and longtime maritime enthusiast, was deeply influenced by his experiences of adventure and exploration, as well as his devout patriotism. His prior exposure to naval themes and adventure literature enabled him to fuse thrilling narratives with historical accuracy. Kingston's own background and empathy for military personnel—many of whom he had known or admired—shaped his desire to document their stories for posterity and glorify their contributions during a pivotal era in British history. This book is an essential read for enthusiasts of military history, Victorian literature, and those interested in the complexities of British imperialism. Kingston's work not only educates but also inspires, urging readers to appreciate the sacrifices made by soldiers and the enduring spirit of courage that defined the British Army during Queen Victoria's reign.
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GenreHistory
Length11 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
44Pursuit of the foe.
2W.H.G. Kingston
45Lieutenant Kerr at Kolapore.
3The Afghan Campaigns—1839-42.
46Defence of Cawnpore—7th and 25th June 1858.
4Eldred Pottinger at Herat.
47Lucknow—1857-1858.
5The Afghan War.
48Defence of Lucknow—29th June to 25th September 1857.
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6Capture of Ghuznee—23rd July.
49The Succour of Lucknow—25th September.
7Capture of Khelat—13th November.
50Relief of Lucknow.
8The Battle of Bamian.
51Siege and Capture of Lucknow—2nd and 21st March.
9Dost Mahomed’s last charge.
52Some of the gallant deeds performed during the Suppression of the Mutiny.
10Action near Soorkhab—November 1841.
53The Chinese War—1856-1860.
11Retreat from Cabul—6th January 1842.
54Capture of the Taku Forts—21st August 1860.
12Defence of Jellalabad—October 1841 to April 1842.
55The New Zealand War—1863-1865.
13Forcing the Khyber Pass—5th April 1842.
56Ensign McKenna—An example of cool courage and devotion.
14Occupation of Cabul in 1842.
57Incidents of a skirmish in New Zealand, in the war of 1865, Lieutenant-colonel Havelock commanding.
15Defence of Candahar, 1842.
58Gallantry of Captain Heaphy, A.R.V.
16The Conquest of Scinde, 1843.
59The Abyssinian Expedition—1867-1868.
17Battle of Meeanee, 17th February 1843.
60The Ashantee War—1873-1874.
18Battle of Hyderabad—24th March 1843.
61March to Coomassie.
19The Gwalior Campaign, 1843.
62The Afghan War—1878-1879.
20Battle of Maharajpoor—29th December 1843.
63The Zulu War—1879.
21The Punjaub Campaigns, 1845-1849.
64The Egyptian War—1882.
22Battle of Moodkee—18th December 1845.
65Campaigns against the Mahdi—1883-1885.
23Battle of Ferozeshah—21st December 1845.
66Battle of El-Teb—1884.
24Battle of Aliwal—28th January 1846.
67Battle of Tamanieb—1884.
25Sobraon—10th February 1846.
68The Expedition to Khartoum—1884 and 1885.
26Battles in the Punjaub, 1848.
69The battle of Abu Klea.
27Siege of Mooltan.
70Fighting round Suakin—1885.
28Affair at Ramnuggur—22nd November.
71McNeill’s Zareba.
29Battle of Chilianwala—13th January 1849.
72The Chitral Campaign—1885.
30Battle of Goojerat—21st February 1849.
73The siege and defence of Chitral.
31The Loss of H.M.S. Birkenhead.
74The defence of Reshun.
32The Crimean War—1854-1855.
75Colonel Kelly’s March.
33Battle of the Alma—20th September.
76The capture of the Malakand Pass.
34Siege of Sebastopol.
77The Terah Expedition—1897.
35Battle of Balaclava—25th October.
78The first Action of Dargai.
36The Charge of the Light Brigade.
79Second Action of Dargai.
37Final Bombardment.
80The Re-conquest of the Sudan—1898.
38Gallant deeds of the Crimean War.
81The Advance to Dongola.
39The Campaign in Persia—1856-1857.
82The Atbara Campaign.
40The Indian Mutiny—1857-1858.
83The Advance to Khartoum.
41The Siege of Delhi—30th May to 20th September 1857.
84The Battle of Omdurman.
42Gallantry of Brigadier Chamberlain.
85The End.
43Storming of Delhi.
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