Forty-one years in India - From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief by Frederick Sleigh Roberts
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--Enemy baffled in the Sabzi Mandi
--Efforts to exterminate the Feringhis --A letter from General Havelock --News of Henry Lawrence's death --Arrival of the Movable Column --The 61st Foot at Najafgarh CHAPTER XVII. Wilson's difficulties--Nicholson's resolve --Arrangements for the assault --Construction of breaching batteries --Nicholson expresses his satisfaction --Orders for the assault issued --Composition of the attacking columns CHAPTER XVIII. Delhi stormed--The scene at the Kashmir Gate --Bold front by Artillery and Cavalry --Nicholson wounded--The last I saw of Nicholson --Wilson wavers--Holding on to the walls of Delhi CHAPTER XIX. Capture of the Burn bastion --The 60th Rifles storm the palace --Hodson captures the King of Delhi --Nicholson's death--Gallantry of the troops --Praise from Lord Canning |
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