A Matter of Honour: The Life, Campaigns and Generalship of Isaac BrockThe monument to Isaac Brock (17691812) on Queenston Heights in Canada, as high as Nelsons column in London, pays tribute to the military commander of all troops opposing the American invasion of Canada during the War of 1812. Brocks service during the War of 1812 includes leading the capture of Detroit. He was killed on the morning of 13 October 1812, leading a company of the 49th Foot in a counter-attack on the American lodgement atop Queenston Heights. Although Brock died and his uphill charge against the American muskets failed, the invasion was repulsed soon afterwards.A Matter of Honour focuses on Brocks career as a military commander and also as a civil administrator for the government of Upper Canada. Early chapters deal with his life and military service up to 1791. The book also records his command of the 49th Regiment in the Low Countries and at Copenhagen up to his arrival in Canada in 1802. Brock spent more time in Canada than any other British general who fought in the War of 1812. He faced a difficult situation in Canada, defending a long frontier with meagre resources. However, he was renowned for his resourcefulness, inspiring leadership and ability to keep opponents off-balance |
Contents
Ever Glorious to the 49th | |
An Immediate and Vigorous Attack | |
The Most Volatile and Easily Led Astray | |
Craigs Reign of Terror | |
The Fittest Person | |
A System Strictly Defensive | |
A Force Which Will Look Down All Opposition | |
A More Sagacious Warrior | |
Intimidated by the Confidence of Our Advance | |
To Improve and Augment My Resources | |
Proof of their Loyalty and Courage | |
The Honourable Bed of a Soldier | |
Endnotes | |
Bibliography | |
Mr Madisons War | |
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A Matter of Honour: The Life, Campaigns and Generalship of Isaac Brock Jonathan Riley Limited preview - 2010 |
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