Historical Record of the Fourteenth, or, the Buckinghamshire Regiment of Foot: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1845Cannon, Richard
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Historical Record of the Fourteenth, or, the Buckinghamshire Regiment of Foot: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1845
Cannon, Richard
Great Britain. Army -- History; Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 14th (Buckinghamshire)
As the FOURTEENTH were scouring the ramparts, and overcoming all
opposition in gallant style, they arrived at the Anah gate, where
they met the soldiers of the FIFTY-NINTH, who had turned to the
left at the breach, and proved victorious over every opponent; it
was a moment of intense interest, and a scene of glorious emotions:
BHURTPORE was won! the stain of a former repulse was wiped from the
British arms, and they hailed each other with a hearty and cordial
cheer.
The light company of the FOURTEENTH, which mounted the breach
with the grenadiers, pursued, with other troops, a body of the
enemy towards the citadel, which they nearly entered with the
fugitives; four hundred Bhurtporees were shut out, and bayonetted
at the gate. The citadel surrendered a few hours afterwards;
the commander-in-chief entered it at the head of the FOURTEENTH
Regiment, which he placed in garrison, as a compliment to the
corps for its extraordinary gallantry: thus was accomplished the
capture of this celebrated city, which was regarded throughout the
East as impregnable, the natives being accustomed to remark that
India was not subdued, because Bhurtpore had not fallen. That boast
was rendered futile, and every native prince had a clear evidence
that neither the number of his troops, nor the strength of his
fortresses, would avail against the superior valour and discipline
of the British forces.
The usurper, Doorjun Sal, was captured while attempting to escape,
and was sent prisoner to Allahabad; the young Rajah, Bhulwunt
Singh, was taken to the palace of his ancestors, and seated on
the throne, in the presence of the FOURTEENTH REGIMENT; and the
other towns of his dominions submitted. Thus was the cloud which
darkened the horizon of British India dispersed, and the splendour
of the British arms received additional lustre in the East. Lord
Combermere stated in his public despatch,--"I have the pleasure
to acquaint your lordship, that the conduct of every one engaged
was marked by a degree of zeal which calls for my unqualified
approbation; but I must particularly remark the behaviour of His
Majesty's FOURTEENTH Regiment, commanded by Major EVERARD, and
FIFTY-NINTH, commanded by Major FULLER; these corps having led the
columns of assault, by their steadiness and determination decided
the fate of the day."
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