The Nine Years' War and the British army 1688-97

Informationen zum Autor John Childs is Emeritus Professor of Military History at the University of Leeds Klappentext John Childs begins his comprehensive study by exploring the diplomatic origins of the Nine Years' War. Leading on from this political background, the author then focuses on the detailed organisation of the British, Dutch and other allied armies and the conduct of the operations. Zusammenfassung John Childs begins his comprehensive study by exploring the diplomatic origins of the Nine Yearsâ™ War. Leading on from this political background, the author then focuses on the detailed organisation of the British, Dutch and other allied armies and the conduct of the operations. -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. The Nine Years' War2. The conduct of the war in Flanders3. The army in action4. 1689: Walcourt5. 1690: Fleurus6. 1691: Mons and Leuse7. 1692: Namur and Steenkirk8. 1693: Landen and Charleroi9. 1694: The Scheldt and Huy10. 1695: The Great Siege of Namur11. 1696: Planning for stalemate12. 1697: Ath, Brussels and peaceDramatis personaeIndex

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John Childs is Emeritus Professor of Military History at the University of Leeds

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John Childs begins his comprehensive study by exploring the diplomatic origins of the Nine Years' War. Leading on from this political background, the author then focuses on the detailed organisation of the British, Dutch and other allied armies and the conduct of the operations.

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Introduction 1. The Nine Years' War 2. The conduct of the war in Flanders 3. The army in action 4. 1689: Walcourt 5. 1690: Fleurus 6. 1691: Mons and Leuse 7. 1692: Namur and Steenkirk 8. 1693: Landen and Charleroi 9. 1694: The Scheldt and Huy 10. 1695: The Great Siege of Namur 11. 1696: Planning for stalemate 12. 1697: Ath, Brussels and peace Dramatis personae Index