William Topaz McGonagall
Born in March 1, 1830 / Died in September 29, 1902 / United Kingdom / English
Poems by William Topaz McGonagall
The Battle of Alexandria
... And he cried, brave Highlanders you are always in the hottest of the fight, ...
The Battle of Alma
... And in stirring tones to them did say-- Be steady, keep silence, my lads, don't be afraid, ...
The Battle of Atbara
... And the cannonading raked the whole of the Dervishes' camp, and did great execution, ...
The Battle of Bannockburn
... Saint George for England, be our cry! Then the arrows from their bows swiftly did go, ...
The Battle of Corunna
... Napoleon's army marched over the Guadiana Hills with their hearts full of woe ...
The Battle of Cressy
... Then right into the midst of the Bohemian Knights they fought their way, ...
The Battle of Culloden
... Telling his men to use their bayonets, and allow the Highlanders to mingle with them, ...
The Battle of El-Teb
... ve lads, we'll conquer them ere long!It was about ten o'clock when they came near the enemy's lines, ...
The Battle of Flodden Field
... r leaders, were slain, alack! And the field became so slippery with blood they could scarcely stand, ...
The Battle of Glencoe
... Because he ordered the King's Royal Rifles and the Dublin Fusiliers, ...
The Battle of Gujrat
... Because India is annexed to the British Dominions, and they must obey ...
The Battle of Inkermann
... At the charge of the bayonet-- an inspiring sight!-- nothing could it surpass ...
The Battle of Omdurman
... e inwardly to himself he cried, "Catch me if you can!" And Mahdism now has received a crushing blow, ...
The Battle of Sheriffmuir
... all see! No sooner had he pronounced these words than the Highlanders rushed forward, sword in hand, ...
The Battle of Shina, in Africa, Fought in 1800
... he toppled over to the ground killed stone dead! Then the men of Mizra laid down their arms and fled ...
