The History of England (Volume 11); From the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Revolution in 1688 (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1810. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... British and Hanoverian horse, commanded by lord George Satkville, whose second w DEGREESs the marquis of Granby. They were posted at a considerable distance from the first line of infantry, and divided irom it by a scanty wood that bordered on the heath. Orders were sent, during the action, to bring them up; but whether these orders were contradictory, unintelligible, or imperfectly executed, they did not arrive in tjme to have any share in the action;' nor indeed, were they originally intended for that purpose; nor was there the least occasion for their service; nor could they have come up in time and condition to perform effectual service, had the orders been explicit and consistent, and the commander acted with all possible expedition. Be that as it will, the enemy were repulsed in all their attacks with considerable loss: at length they gave way in every part; and about noon, abandoning the field of battle, were irge Sackf Granby, t That the general was not pleased with the behaviour of lord Geoi rille, may i, gathered from the following compliment to the marquis of implying a severe reflection upon his superior in command. Ori/rra of his serene highness prinee Ferdinand of Brunrmch, relative to the t*h..vimir of the troofu under him at the famous battle near JUBnden, on the Jirst af .inifust, 1759. " His serene highness orders his greatest thanks to be Riven to Ihe whole -rm, for their ijraverj and DEGREESoxl behaviour yesterday, particularly to the English iufa-itrv, nnd the two battalions of Hanoverian guards; to all the cavalry of the left wing; ami to general Wangenheim's corps, particularly the regiment of Holstein, the urs .i: m cavalry, the Hanoverian regiment du corps, and Hammerstin's; the sinn.: to all the brigades of heavy artillery. Mis serene ...