Reconquest of Buenos Aires, 1806
Ian Doyle, BA (Hons), MBA
- Regions:
- South West, West Midlands, Wales
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby/Semi-Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £40 plus; expenses @ 45p per mile
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 14th February 2025
- Tagged:
- 1800S | Argentina | Military History | Napoleonic Wars
An illustrated talk on the British invasion of Argentina in 1806 resulting in the defeat of a British Expeditionary Force jointly led by Major General Beresford and Commodore Sir Home Popham.
The British redcoats were defeated by a locally raised militia supported by civilians and irregular troops and forced to surrender. More than half of those taken into captivity were never seen again.
This event, initiated a chain of events that would result in Argentina declarning independence in 1810.
Views: 29 | Enquiries: 0About Ian Doyle, BA (Hons), MBA
I am pursing my passion for history having taken early retirement from Higher Education.
I am a Battlefield Guide having led groups to the Western Front, to Normandy, and to Malta. I have participated in battlefield studies of the Napoleonic Wars and have presented on some aspects of these to peer groups.
I have presented talks of general and military historical interest as a member of my local U3A group - and have been invited to give similar talks to other associated groups.
My talks are illustrated and informative and last for approximately 45 minutes.
In my spare time, I volunteer with the RAF Air Cadets.
Prior to taking up a 25-year career in Higher Education management, I served in the RAF on a variety of roles and Squadrons throughout the UK, in Germany and in the Falkland Islands.
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