Title
Lieutenant General George Brown
Caption
Lieutenant General George Brown (1790-1865), British soldier. Fought in the Peninsular campaign in the Napoleonic Wars. In the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. Commanded the Light Division at the Battle of Alma, 20 September 1854, when his horse was killed under him. A bully and an over strict disciplinarian, it was said 'the old wretch is more hated than any man ever was'. From "The Illustrated London News" (London, 1865). Engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009833P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
31,6Mb (2,8Mb) / 10,4in x 11,8in / 3116 x 3543 (300dpi)