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Thursday 17 November 2022
Thank you.
Thank you Professor Duffy for all the joy, knowledge and inspiration you have given me over the years.
Those two 'Army of...' books were invaluable for organising armies modelled upon the 7YW Prussian and Austrian. I have a copy of his biography of Frederick the Great - a fine, very readable and engaging account, especially of his conduct of the 7YW. I've also read his accounts of Austerlitz and Borodino - have a copy of the former. There are a few more volumes of his I'd very much like to get hold of, especially 'The Wild Goose and the Eagle'. Requiescat in Pace Christopher Duffy. Ion
If you can get it Ion, I'd go for the second edition of Wild Goose. Helion published it a few years ago. I appreciate that postage to Aus will be steep.
Like Chandler for Napoleonics and Connolly for ancients, when there was little available in 'lay' publications he set a standard that is still the level to be emulated. Regards, James
The two "Army of ..." and Military Experience books provided a lot of inspiration. And as someone also interested in the Napoleonic era, Austerlitz and Borodino were required reading for me.
Sad news indeed, and I second your sentiments. I was lucky to hear him speak, only a few months ago. He was obviously physically infirm but mentally sharp, and spoke well, very interesting and with some wit. He leaves a great legacy - I must read more!
Absolutely. A very sad loss but he leaves behind a wonderful and enduring legacy of work. His books have enthralled me for nearly 50 years now and were what gave me my fascination for 18th century military history. Hardly a week goes by when I do not read part of one or other of his books.
Hear! Hear!
ReplyDeleteWith you on this.
ReplyDeleteChris/Nundanket
Thanks gentlemen.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I note Der Alte Fritz blog has marked this passing too.
ReplyDeleteSplendid tribute it is too. You can find it here-
Deletehttps://altefritz.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-passing-of-christopher-duffy.html
Well worth a read!
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Sad news, he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteVery true on both fronts.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
A grand chap whose books have given a lot of pleasure.
ReplyDeleteSummed up so well.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Those two 'Army of...' books were invaluable for organising armies modelled upon the 7YW Prussian and Austrian. I have a copy of his biography of Frederick the Great - a fine, very readable and engaging account, especially of his conduct of the 7YW. I've also read his accounts of Austerlitz and Borodino - have a copy of the former. There are a few more volumes of his I'd very much like to get hold of, especially 'The Wild Goose and the Eagle'.
ReplyDeleteRequiescat in Pace Christopher Duffy.
Ion
If you can get it Ion, I'd go for the second edition of Wild Goose. Helion published it a few years ago. I appreciate that postage to Aus will be steep.
DeleteSecond edition Wild Geese well worth getting.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
One of these people who you never met but who's passing leaves you deeply saddened.
ReplyDeleteRonnie
Know exactly what you mean.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Like Chandler for Napoleonics and Connolly for ancients, when there was little available in 'lay' publications he set a standard that is still the level to be emulated.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Agree with your comment.
ReplyDeleteThe two "Army of ..." and Military Experience books provided a lot of inspiration. And as someone also interested in the Napoleonic era, Austerlitz and Borodino were required reading for me.
I'll go off and read some of the books again.
Tom
Very true indeed.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Sad news indeed, and I second your sentiments. I was lucky to hear him speak, only a few months ago. He was obviously physically infirm but mentally sharp, and spoke well, very interesting and with some wit. He leaves a great legacy - I must read more!
ReplyDeleteA great legacy indeed.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Absolutely. A very sad loss but he leaves behind a wonderful and enduring legacy of work. His books have enthralled me for nearly 50 years now and were what gave me my fascination for 18th century military history. Hardly a week goes by when I do not read part of one or other of his books.
ReplyDeleteDavid.
Summed it up for many of us.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland