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9 de mai. de 2024 · General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien decided when confirming the sentence to make a very public example of Highgate and ordered that he ‘should be killed as publicly as possible’. As a result, he was executed in front of two companies of his comrades.
9 de mai. de 2024 · Gunners demonstrate the loading of a 6-inch 26cwt howitzer while wearing gasmasks. Cavalrymen saddle their horses and lead them off while wearing gasmasks. Some French officers inspect the horses. Prizes are given to various soldiers. Present at the demonstrations are the Duke of Connaught and (possibly) General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien.
29 de abr. de 2024 · At the darkest moment of the retreat General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien made the bold decision to turn his forces and fight. This lecture tells the story of how and why this decision was made and examines the events of the Battle of Le Cateau, 26 August 1914.
Há 2 dias · Wilson opposed Smith-Dorrien's decision to stand and fight at Le Cateau (26 August). However, when told by Smith-Dorrien that it would not be possible to break off and fall back until nightfall, by his own account he wished him luck and congratulated him for his cheerful tone.
Há 2 dias · French's friend General Grierson, GOC II Corps, had died suddenly and French returned to GHQ on 17 August, to find that Kitchener had appointed Lieutenant-General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien to command, knowing that French disliked him, rather than Plumer (French's choice) or Hamilton (who asked for it).
20 de abr. de 2024 · 20 May. David will be discussing Sir Horace Lockwood Smith Dorrien's involvement in the Battle of Mons, the period prior to the battle and the retreat. He'll mention that Sir Horace only took command of the 2nd Corps following the untimely death of Sir James Grierson and had arrived just days before the battle.
22 de abr. de 2024 · I’m not arguing that Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien necessarily belongs in anybody’s elite top 10, but his contribution should be noted for his skillful conduct of 2 Corps during the great retreat from Mons and Le Cateau.
