A fascinating account of one of the most debated moments in British military history, this book details the court-martial trial of Lieutenant General John Whitelocke, who commanded the expedition against Buenos Ayres in 1807. With rich detail and firsthand accounts, this text provides a nuanced look at the complexities of military leadership and decision-making in a time when the fate of nations hung in the balance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.