tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.comments2022-03-25T12:53:35.342+01:00British Army LineagesWienand Drenthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-78901934341426572782018-03-01T21:38:01.514+01:002018-03-01T21:38:01.514+01:00@Gooner Tim
Thanks for your comments, and I am hap...@Gooner Tim<br />Thanks for your comments, and I am happy my ancient posts are still useful for updating Wikipedia. Yes, the Cardwell reforms created the regiments [regimental families] as "we" got to know them from the 20th century wars. <br />As to the matter of seniority, that was already giving room for arguments between colonels since Tangier was English.Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-2587367975439272872018-03-01T21:32:07.083+01:002018-03-01T21:32:07.083+01:00thanks for your comments. thanks for your comments. Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-34176614790341822122018-03-01T20:00:44.483+01:002018-03-01T20:00:44.483+01:00Lorne's Regiment was commanded by Major Robert...Lorne's Regiment was commanded by Major Robert Duncanson (see Wikipedia) who refused to sign the Surrender and was promoted Colonel in August by William as a reward. O' Farrell was allegedly reinstated before the War of the Spanish Succession.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143410919873634296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-48864797915712825112018-03-01T18:07:13.786+01:002018-03-01T18:07:13.786+01:00Thanks for this; as a former British Army officer,...Thanks for this; as a former British Army officer, the problem with tracking regiments is the utter obsession of the Victorian and Edwardian officer class with proving seniority. It's also because the Cardwell reforms caused huge arguments; in reality, it's not that simple.<br /><br />I've been redoing a lot of the Wikipedia entries on the Nine Years War and I've found your website useful for telling me where to look, which is great; I've linked to it when I can but it's been much more helpful than the number of direct references indicates.<br /><br />I've redone Landen :), Namur 1695 and added the Capitulation of Diksmuide; if you get a chance to take a look and have any suggestions, just leave them on the Talk page. But this is more to say I appreciate the website - it's not well-covered area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143410919873634296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-79887155393236213842018-02-26T20:33:15.029+01:002018-02-26T20:33:15.029+01:00Great website! I've been updating some Wikiped...Great website! I've been updating some Wikipedia sites relating to this; Major Robert Duncanson was in command of Lorne's Regiment and was promoted Colonel in August due to his refusal to sign the terms of surrender (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Duncanson_(Army_officer).<br /><br />I've referenced your website in the article, hope that's ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-63530548947369300552018-02-08T12:17:36.021+01:002018-02-08T12:17:36.021+01:00Do you know whether any lists of English soldiers ...Do you know whether any lists of English soldiers in English regiments accompanying William of Orange's invasion of England forces in 1688 exist?<br /><br />David Barnby<br /><br />davebarnby@aol.com<br /><br />Ph: 01993 704421dave barnbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718781531848013624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-71839603021321445102018-02-08T12:17:22.832+01:002018-02-08T12:17:22.832+01:00Do you know whether any lists of English soldiers ...Do you know whether any lists of English soldiers in English regiments accompanying William of Orange's invasion of England forces in 1688 exist?<br /><br />David Barnby<br /><br />davebarnby@aol.com<br /><br />Ph: 01993 704421dave barnbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718781531848013624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-78671180688960894192017-10-07T12:35:16.048+02:002017-10-07T12:35:16.048+02:00Thank you for the review. This is a fine book (w...Thank you for the review. This is a fine book (with the reservations you mention) and forms part of a very promisng series by Helion.<br /><br />I have literally just combed through the book and came across mention of John Berkeley's Regiment of Dragoons. My assumption was that this was a mistaken reference to Richard Hamilton's but I had to check this out (as you do !). Glad to see you picked this up as well.<br /><br />Details such as this shouldn't detract from an excellent title which includes a wealth of information. I'm very much looking forward to other books in the series.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651857091684629657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-61170090179699369192017-09-17T13:14:55.515+02:002017-09-17T13:14:55.515+02:00No thanks needed! It is a subject that I really en...No thanks needed! It is a subject that I really enjoy researching, and the period is equally fascinating (in all its aspects).Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-34373014150396912172017-09-16T19:44:25.152+02:002017-09-16T19:44:25.152+02:00A fine review. Thanks. Given your blog and dedicat...A fine review. Thanks. Given your blog and dedicated research into the subject I'm genuinely surprised that the author failed to reach out and seek some input. I'm most likely going to order this book and keep a print out of your review noted with it. Thanks for your efforts.Unlucky Generalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483184112954794715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-53071186460057634502017-06-04T18:46:57.274+02:002017-06-04T18:46:57.274+02:00Brilliant- any uniform details?
Brilliant- any uniform details?<br />petyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489944693218271623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-86707327316240208792017-01-31T14:30:44.337+01:002017-01-31T14:30:44.337+01:00When I saw first the trailer I thought: what a mix...When I saw first the trailer I thought: what a mix of 16th to 18th century (look on the livery of some servants). That along with the scenes on the ships give the impression of a european low budget production. If they would have the luck to film it right there would be no problem with the money. <br /><br />A poor movie indeed.<br /><br />AndréAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-42389356785246398712015-09-29T09:11:04.974+02:002015-09-29T09:11:04.974+02:00Hi Andrew, that is probably the point, with titles...Hi Andrew, that is probably the point, with titles so close to your own interest you are obliged to purchase them. For my other area of interest, lineages of (British) regiments, I have quite a few books, recent incarnations, that are actually not very useful, and, above all, full of errors.Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-87954203374347498402015-09-02T14:23:54.662+02:002015-09-02T14:23:54.662+02:00Well, I think I'm going to have to buy it. It&...Well, I think I'm going to have to buy it. It's just too close a match to my principal area of interest to ignore it - in spite of the limitations highlighted by Wienand. <br /><br />And I have to act the part of the Anglophile and say to Björn: Noyelles? Really? Noyelles?!Andrew Tumathhttp://www.anewhistorypodcast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-18025660470561928032015-07-27T20:30:39.175+02:002015-07-27T20:30:39.175+02:00hi Sean, Thanks for your comments.
Isn't the d...hi Sean, Thanks for your comments.<br />Isn't the designation 'Marlburian' very English-oriented, and mainly intended to increase sales? Prince Eugene was also a very important character of the period, or Berwick of course. And Louis XIV was no doubt the character of characters of the period. The title therefor is misleading, as if Marlborough had personal command in Spain. A title like "The Confederate Armies in the First Peninsular War, 1703--1713" would be more appropriate, though maybe too boring. <br />Dutch and German sources are much more balanced and objective in their narratives, and better to acknowledge the Ancien Regime / Baroque way of warfare -- I think much has been written later with a more romantic / Victorian mindset, when the nation state and nationalism was much more defined. I guess the neglect of the Irish is the same the neglect of Huguenots in the British army.<br />The book is indeed useful, but as I mentioned in my review, it lacks some fundamentals to make it really stand out in the crowd.Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-87811039368076349102015-07-27T19:46:52.785+02:002015-07-27T19:46:52.785+02:00Maybe "Queen Anne's other Army"? &qu...Maybe "Queen Anne's other Army"? "over the hills in Spain", "the other Malburian Army" or campaign? But technically the title may be noisome, but i can see the sense of this title as the period is referred to an "Marlburian". I was surprised to read the mistaken Artist name (the cover painting is very interesting). But I'm thinking of buying this book based on the review and the main criticisms are visual, but it sounds very useful. As an Irish person and having taken part in Almansa I event (2009), it always surprises me how many writers have a tendency to neglect acknowledging the many Irish men (Catholic and Protestant) who fought on both sides of these conflicts, instead they use the umbrella title British instead of trying to acknowledge the variety of desperado's who chose to take the schilling or brass money? Its a tendency to assume those who fought are British (british mainland). I think its better to illustrate the polyglot nature of those who fought these gruelling campaigns as it includes many more people. Here in Ireland many people dont even realise the intertwined history our country has with these events (except for Napoleonic Wars, WWI) and so dismiss these periods as irrelevant to our countries history (when the contrary is true). I love Peter Drake's memoir for this reason. Considering you have Irish on both sides (i.e.Berwick's Regiment) its always eyebrow raising to read they are the invisible people. But all these things apart, it sounds like an interesting book.Seánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562328231215879028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-86456551577080942722015-07-15T11:14:57.401+02:002015-07-15T11:14:57.401+02:00Correction to my earlier: Meinhard Schomberg was n...Correction to my earlier: Meinhard Schomberg was not commander of any Portuguese forces. <br />Björn TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-12447040199007028862015-07-11T23:17:42.194+02:002015-07-11T23:17:42.194+02:00Thanks for the further details. As Master of the O...Thanks for the further details. As Master of the Ordnance, I guess he was ultimately responsible for all ordnance trains raised and equipped. But he would have had his minions.<br /><br />Marlborough's commission as Captain-General of March 1702 states that was of all her majesty's land forces. I wonder if that was related to Holland only, or also to the troops in England. Prince George was Generalissimo, and that might interfere with each other.<br /><br />I will read the biography of Marlborough published by Karwansaray again, in which Jamel has a splendid chapter. The finer details should be in there.<br /><br />As an aside, an earlier book by Dorrell is on the 1710 campaign in Spain, called Marlborough's last chance (or something like it, don't have the book at hand).Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-91187555583038749462015-07-11T17:55:12.037+02:002015-07-11T17:55:12.037+02:00I did look up what happened in 1703. Meinhard Scho...I did look up what happened in 1703. Meinhard Schomberg was appointed captain-general of the English forces in Portugal by Nottingham (and presumably through Hedges). I think he was already commander of the Portuguese army. As he was Marlborough's predecessor, i really doubt Marlborough would interfere. He was a past master of not antagonising people...<br /><br />Bjorn TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-570151608526194162015-07-10T19:39:20.605+02:002015-07-10T19:39:20.605+02:00I rather think the Captain-General part was not ex...I rather think the Captain-General part was not expected to extend to Spain, as that was beyond any effective command (three weeks each way communications). The Master of the Ordnance on the other hand could include Spain, but artillery was never important in that theatre. The General-in-Chief was (I think) the combined Anglo-Dutch commander?<br /><br />The one person that could have done something in Spain, I suspect was Noyelles. He was far more experienced than any of the actual commanders. (He was the one who broke the Lines of Brabant.) But as a full general and without any direct command of troops in Spain, he was both too much of a threat and too weak to enforce a role. <br /><br />Bjorn ThegebyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-73671532678305737402015-07-10T12:07:58.805+02:002015-07-10T12:07:58.805+02:00I was wondering about the Marlborough in the title...I was wondering about the Marlborough in the title. But wasn't he captain-general and general-in-chief-command, giving him somewhat authority? Marlborough probably sells. <br /><br />Agree to the compilations made by the author, they are useful. I hope I wasn't too harsh in my criticism.Wienand Drenthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706264747223852048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-63129372217625593642015-07-10T11:35:42.252+02:002015-07-10T11:35:42.252+02:00Even the title is wrong:-) Marlborough did not hav...Even the title is wrong:-) Marlborough did not have command authority for the armies(pl.)on the Peninsula. He had recommended Rivers for commanding the cancelled landing in France, but the resulting mix of Galway's army out of Portugal, the Catalonia command and Rivers (seriously depleted)reinforcements, was always going to be a nightmare. The Dutch commander Friesheim is almost comical in his pleas for some kind of instruction from home, poor man. <br /><br />I found the book useful as a compilation of the state papers, but as you say too Anglocentric.<br /><br />Björn ThegebyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-89986482888838314082015-06-24T23:37:13.182+02:002015-06-24T23:37:13.182+02:00Looking forward to there arrival!!!Looking forward to there arrival!!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-28996056329146723332015-05-28T19:32:24.296+02:002015-05-28T19:32:24.296+02:00Looking forward to giving these a read!!!Looking forward to giving these a read!!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897297125231754296.post-58415007413243607342015-02-08T12:04:00.103+01:002015-02-08T12:04:00.103+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791201618179298675noreply@blogger.com