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

CHAPTER X

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Accession of King George III 520

Increase of the Army 521

The Expedition to Belleisle 521

The War in Germany 522

Ferdinand's Fruitless Winter March through Hesse 523

Great Preparations and Designs of the French 524

Supineness of Soubise 525

The Campaign opens; Ferdinand's March round Soubise's rear 526

Ferdinand's Position at Vellinghausen 527

Action of Vellinghausen 528

Ferdinand's skilful Manœuvres from July to November 531

Close of the Campaign 533