Bücher von Charles Dalton

Charles Dalton was only fourteen years old when he joined the Irish Volunteers in 1917. By 1920 he had been appointed to Michael Collins' elite intelligence unit.In this book he describes his role in the assassination of the 'Cairo Gang', a team of undercover British agents working and living in Dublin, on Bloody Sunday, 21 November 1920. He also details his involvement in the seizure of arms from Messrs Guinness's boat the 'Clarecastle', the filling of home-made hand grenades with gelignite, the attempted shooting of hangmen on their arrival at Dublin to carry out executions, attempted rescues of prisoners in military custody (including Dan Breen from the Mater Hospital, after he had been wounded) and the encirclement of Grafton St. shortly before the Truce.His duties also involved tracing the activities of enemy agents and spies, keeping records of enemy personnel, contact with friendly associates in government and Crown service and organising and developing intelligence in the Dublin Brigade.This account, originally published in 1929, when he was only 26 years of age, is complemented by the inclusion of his statement to the Military History Bureau made 20 years later, which, though not significantly different in terms of fact, is remarkably different in tone.

Memoir of Captain Dalton: Defender of Trichinopoly, 1752-1753 is a historical book written by Charles Dalton. The book is a memoir of Captain Dalton's experiences as a defender of Trichinopoly during the years 1752-1753. Trichinopoly was a city in southern India that was under siege by the French army during this time. Captain Dalton was a British officer who played a significant role in defending the city against the French forces.The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the siege of Trichinopoly. It describes the strategies and tactics used by both the British and French armies, as well as the hardships faced by the defenders of the city. Captain Dalton's personal experiences and observations are also included in the book.In addition to the historical account, the book also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of life in India during the 18th century. It sheds light on the relationship between the British and the Indian people, as well as the customs and traditions of the region.Overall, Memoir of Captain Dalton: Defender of Trichinopoly, 1752-1753 is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of a significant event in Indian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, Indian history, or the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.