RECOLLECTIONS OF MY MILITARY LIFE 1806-1808 Military Engineering Peninsular War
RECOLLECTIONS OF MY MILITARY LIFE 1806-1808 Military Engineering During The Peninsular War\nA two Volume military autobiography penned by a rather colourful officer of the Royal Engineers who was part of the Gibraltar garrison,and saw active service during the Peninsular War. Serving as a Captain George Landmann was present at the battle of Roleia, reconnoitred the field of Vimeiro, and commanded his corps at the battle. He completed many military engineering constructions, including a flying bridge at Villa Velha, he also reported on fortifications, that led to vigourous efforts being made to defend them.\nGeorge T Landmann, Lieutenant-Colonel Royal Engineers (1779\u20131854) became a cadet at the Royal Military Academy 16 April 1798, and obtained at second lieutenant in the royal engineers 1 May 1795.On 10 July 1804 he was promoted second captain, and in December 1805 embarked at Portsmouth with troops for Gibraltar. On 1 July 1806 he was promoted captain. In the summer of 1808 he .
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