"He Fought Pakenham Twice" Topic

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Tango01	04 Dec 2018 8:17 p.m. PST
"Jean Joseph Amable Humbert (August 22, 1755 ¨C January 3, 1823) was a capable French general who participated in the French Revolution and early Napoleonic wars. He led what was ultimately a failed invasion of Ireland to assist Irish rebels in the ¡°Rising of ¡®98¡å – sometimes referred to as Bliain na bhFrancach, or in English as ¡°The Year of the French¡±. Humbert later ended up in New Orleans, where he made history in a most unusual way…." Free to read PDF link Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement Armand
IronDuke596	05 Dec 2018 9:19 a.m. PST
I knew about this remarkable historical connection. However, this well written article adds much detail. A very interesting read and worthwhile addition to my War of 1812 collection. Thanks T.
Tango01	05 Dec 2018 10:51 a.m. PST
A votre service mon ami!. (smile) Amicalement Armand
Brechtel198	07 Dec 2018 4:37 p.m. PST
Humbert was one of Napoleon's rejects and was destituted in January 1803. At New Orleans he played a small role. He was put in charge of a detachment of 400 men but they would not obey him because he was a foreigner. Apparently, he was a minor player both in the French army and at New Orleans.
Brechtel198	08 Dec 2018 3:22 a.m. PST
Jean Humbert is listed with a biography in Georges Six Dictionnaire.

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