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Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, GCB, KCSI (October 20, 1792–August 24, 1863) was a Scottish soldier. Image File history File links Colin_Campbell_and_William_Mansfield_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_16528. ... Image File history File links Colin_Campbell_and_William_Mansfield_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_16528. ... The Right Honourable William Mansfield, 1st Viscount of Sandhurst PC (August 21, 1855â€“November 2, 1921) was the son of William Mansfield, 1st Baron Sandhurst. ... Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. ... The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Victoria in 1861. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... This article is about the Scottish as an ethnic group. ...

Born Colin Macliver or M'Liver to a simple carpenter at Glasgow, Scotland, he was educated at the High School of Glasgow. When only fifteen he watched an inspection of troups by the Duke of York, escorted from his maternal uncle Colonel John Campbell. The duke listed the boy under the surname of Campbell, which remained for life. One year later, aged sixteen, he obtained an ensignancy in the oth foot, through the influence of his uncle. His opportunity of engaging in active service soon came. He fought under Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Vimiera, took part in the retreat of Sir John Moore, and was present at the Battle of Corunna. He shared in all the fighting of the Peninsular War, and was severely wounded while leading a storming-party at the attack on San Sebastian. He was again wounded at the passage of the Bidassoa, and compelled to return to the United Kingdom, when his conspicuous gallantry was rewarded by promotion. Download high resolution version (502x640, 48 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (502x640, 48 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 kmÂ² 1. ... The High School of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, was founded in the 12th Century as the Choir School of Glasgow Cathedral, the school went on to become the Grammar School of Glasgow in the 15th Century. ... The title Duke of York is a title of nobility usually given to the second son of the British monarch, unless the title is already held by an earlier monarchs son who is still alive. ... Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. ... Sir John Moore (November 13, 1761 â€“ January 16, 1809) was a British soldier and General. ... The Battle of La Coruña took place on January 16, 1809, between 14,000 British under Sir John Moore, and 16,000 French under Marshal Soult, who was endeavouring to prevent the British from evacuating by sea from the port. ... The Second of May, 1808: The Charge of the Mamelukes, by Francisco de Goya (1814). ... Geography > Europe > Spain > Basque Country > GuipÃºzcoa San SebastiÃ¡n with sailboats Statue of Jesus on Urgull Mountain San SebastiÃ¡n (Donostia in Basque) is the capital city of the province of GuipÃºzcoa, in the Spanish autonomous community of Basque Country. ... The Bidasoa (French: Bidassoa) is a river in the Basque country of northern Spain. ...

Campbell held a command in the American expedition of 1814; and after the peace of the following year he devoted himself to studying military science. In 1823 he quelled the insurrection in Demerara, and two years later bought himself a major's rank. In 1832 he became lieutenant-colonel of the 98th foot, and with that regiment rendered distinguished service in the Chinese War of 1842. Campbell was next employed in the Sikh War of 1848-49, under Lord Gough. At Chillianwala, where he was wounded, and at the decisive victory of Gujrat, his skill and valour largely contributed to the success of the British arms; and his "steady coolness and military precision" were highly praised in official despatches. He was made a KCB in 1849, and specially named in the thanks of Parliament. 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Demerara was one of the original British colonies that was joined into the colony of British Guiana, now Guyana. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Sikh Wars can refer to: First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Battle of Chillianwala was fought during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Punjab, now part of Pakistan. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories. ...

After rendering important services in India Sir Colin Campbell returned home in 1853. Next year the Crimean War broke out, and he accepted the command of the Highland Brigade, which formed part of the Duke of Cambridge's division. The brigade and its leader distinguished themselves very greatly at the Battle of Alma; and with his "thin red line of Highlanders" he repulsed the Russian attack on Balaklava. At the close of the war Sir Colin was promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, and elected honorary D.C.L. of Oxford. 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Second French Empire, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Sardinia Russian Empire Strength 250,000 British 400,000 French 10,000 Sardinian 1,200,000 Russian Casualties 17,500 British 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 2,050 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of... The Highland Brigade is a historical unit of the British Army, which has been formed a number of times. ... Duke of Cambridge is a title frequently conferred upon junior members of the British royal family. ... Template:Infobox Military Conflict General The Battle of Alma (September 20, 1854), the first battle of the Crimean War (1854â€“1856), took place in the vicinity of the River Alma in the Crimea. ... 1881 painting of the Thin Red Line by Robert Gibb The Thin Red Line was a famous military action by the 93rd (Highland) Regiment during the Crimean War. ... Categories: Stub | Battles of the Crimean War ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ...

His military ability had been late in being recognised; but his true worth was soon appreciated. The outbreak of the Indian Mutiny called for a general of tried experience; and on July 11, 1857 the command was offered to him by Lord Palmerston. On being asked when he would be ready to set out, Campbell replied, "Within twenty-four hours." He left England the next evening, and reached Calcutta on August 13. After spending over two months in the capital to organize his resources, he started for the front on October 27, and on November 17 relieved Lucknow for the second time. Sir Colin, however, considered Lucknow a false position, and once more abandoned it to the rebels, retaking it in March 1858. He continued in charge of the operations in Oudh until the embers of the revolt had died away. For these services he was raised to the peerage, in 1858, as Baron Clyde; and, returning to the United Kingdom in the next year, he received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament and a pension of £2000 a year. An engraving titled Sepoy Indian troops dividing the spoils after their mutiny against British rule gives a contemporary view of events from the British perspective. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (October 20, 1784 - October 18, 1865) was a British Prime Minister and Liberal politician. ... This article is on Calcutta/Kolkata, the city. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... Lucknow (Hindi: à¤²à¤–à¤¨à¤Š; Urdu: Ù„Ú©Ú¾Ù†Ùˆ Lakhnau) is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. ... Awadh (also known to the British as Oudh) is a region in the center of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... 1858 (MDCCCLVIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Though not a great general, and lacking the dash which won the United Kingdom so many victories in India, Lord Clyde was regarded as a brave soldier and a careful and prudent leader. The soldiers whom he led were devotedly attached to him; and he commanded unvarying respect.

He was buried in Westminister Abbey. A statue was erected to him in his native town, (see Glasgow's public statues) from whom he had also received the Sword of Honour, one of many he received from throughout Britain. The town of Clyde, New Zealand was named after him in 1865. The Abbeys western facade The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. ... Glasgows public statues display its wealth and history as much as its architecture. ... Clyde is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand. ...

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