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Letter From Major Burghall To The Honorable The Directors Of The East India Company (1781)

Letter From Major Burghall To The Honorable The Directors Of The East India Company (1781)

Burghall, George

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EconomicsFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164148362
ISBN13: 9781164148364
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letter From Major Burghall To The Honorable The Directors Of The East India Company (1781) is a historical document written by George Burghall, a Major in the British Army during the 18th century. The letter is addressed to the Directors of the East India Company, one of the most powerful commercial enterprises of the time. In it, Burghall provides an account of his experiences during the Second Anglo-Mysore War, which took place in India from 1780 to 1784.Burghall's letter is a detailed and insightful report of the military operations conducted by the British Army in India during the war. He describes the tactics used by the enemy, the strengths and weaknesses of the British forces, and the challenges faced by the soldiers in the battlefield. He also provides a vivid description of the Indian landscape, the local customs and traditions, and the impact of the war on the civilian population.The letter is significant for its historical value, as it provides a first-hand account of a major conflict in the history of British India. It sheds light on the military, political, and social aspects of the war, and offers insights into the strategies and tactics employed by the British Army at the time. It is also a testament to the bravery and dedication of the soldiers who fought in the war, and their sacrifices in the service of their country.Overall, Letter From Major Burghall To The Honorable The Directors Of The East India Company (1781) is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on the Second Anglo-Mysore War and the role of the British Army in India during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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