"An American at the Battle of Vittoria" Topic
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 ochoin  | 23 Jun 2015 6:30 a.m. PST |
On another thread, my interest was piqued on the subject of General Frederick Philipse Robinson, an American born British general.
TMP link I can't say I've found much but here's links that mention him in addition to a brief comment by me: Descent (Dutch)
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Family were originally Amsterdam Dutch Career link Red Coat's Revenge: link I'm not sure what to make of this odd book. Peninsular anecdote link Robinson is shown with a focus on discipline & order & on the illicit dealings with the locals by British soldiery Loot link This article indicates that distaste for looting was a Victorian attitude & it is suggestive that there may be some later 'airbrushing' of the British reputation in the Peninsular War (NB Robinson is mentioned). |
| Brechtel198 | 23 Jun 2015 6:53 a.m. PST |
Excellent finds, Ochoin-well done. |
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paints the Dogman from the Flintloque starter set.
