Sir John Moore, hero of the Battle of Corunna

Описание: Sir John Moore is known primarily for 2 things - his reforms in soldier training for the British army and his heroic defense in the Battle of Corunna against Napoleon's troops. Special guest Marcus Cribb returns to the podcast to discuss the life and death of this famous general, John Moore. Was the Battle of Corunna a victory or a loss for Moore and the British? Find out in this episode!


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Chapters

3:37 - Birth of John Moore and upbringing
4:41 - Travels through Europe as a young man
6:31 - Joins the British army and sees service in America
8:21 - Elected to Parliament, military officers in Parliament
11:00 - Invasion of Corsica
13:15 - Moore is promoted again and serves in West Indies
15:11 - Serves during the Irish Rebellion
16:40 - Training doctrines of John Moore
22:28 - Promoted to Major General and leads an expedition to Portugal
26:07 - Going up against Napoleon's army
28:08 - Retreat back to the coast
31:28 - Is the Battle of Corunna a victory or a loss?
32:52 - The battle death of John Moorre
36:11 - Legacy of John Moore