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5 unusual facts about Anthony Pohlmann


Anthony Pohlmann

At the Battle of Assaye in 1803, Pohlmann effectively commanded all the regular battalions in the Maratha army, after Scindia and the Rajah of Berar absented themselves before the battle.

Battle of Malpura

His army consisted of De Boigne`s second brigade or the six battalions commanded by Anthony Pohlmann, a Hanoverian soldier.

On this, Major Anthony Pohlmann ordered the second crew to move forward with its guns but reserve its fire until they were close to the enemy.

Sharpe's Triumph

Colonel Anthony Pohlmann – the defected Hanoverian sergeant who became Scindia's army commander

McCandless decides to use Joubert for a prisoner exchange, and a chance to view Scindia's army, commanded by Anthony Pohlmann.



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