Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804 / With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc.

Name: Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804 / With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc.
Author: Arthur Johnston

By Arthur Johnston

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - British History - Modern (1750+)History - Warfare

About This Book

An officer's first-hand account of the 1804 expedition into the mountainous interior of Ceylon, recounting the planning and conduct of a detachment, repeated skirmishes, logistical duties such as roadmaking and escorting supplies, and the author's civil-military responsibilities in occupied districts. The narrative analyzes Candian methods of irregular warfare, emphasizing the challenges of jungle and mountain terrain and the value of speed, concealment, and surprise, and it offers practical observations and recommendations for future operations in similar colonial theaters.

About the Author

Arthur Johnston

Arthur Johnston was a military officer known for his detailed account of the British expedition to Candy in Ceylon in 1804. His work, "Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804," provides insights into the military strategies employed during the campaign as well as observations on the nature of Candian warfare. Johnston's narrative contributes to the understanding of colonial military operations and the complexities of the region during that period.