R. H. Vetch (1841–1916)
Auteur van Life, letters and diaries of Lieut.-General Sir Gerald Graham ... with portraits, plans, and his principal despatches
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- Officiƫle naam
- Vetch, Robert Hamilton
- Geboortedatum
- 1841
- Overlijdensdatum
- 1916-01
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- UK
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- military officer
military historian
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- #1,791,150
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- 3.5
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Where I found the most interest is his account of his service in the Egypt and Sudan Campaigns. If Gordon's accounts are to true, he had a great deal of personal discussions with Maj Gen Gordon prior to Gordon's departure to Khartoum, where he was eventually killed.
Of note, the author blended in a great deal of personal correspondence covering Graham's interest in literature, with his beloved sister.
Overall 3.5 stars, for its insights into the Crimean war and the Sudan Campaign.… (meer)