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