A History of the British Army, Vol. 2 First Part—to the Close of the Seven Years' War

CHAPTER III

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Intrigues of Dupleix; British Successes Neutralised 215

Defeat of Major Kinnear 216

Lawrence's Victory at Bahoor 217

Clive at Chingleput and Covelong 218

Contest for Trichinopoly renewed 221

Perilous Situation of the British 223

Lawrence's First Victory before Trichinopoly 224

His Second Victory 226

His Third Victory 230

Dupleix's attempt to surprise Trichinopoly fails 233

His Proposals for Peace rejected 233

Lawrence's situation at Trichinopoly still critical 234

Suspension of Arms; Recall of Dupleix 236