This biography tells the story of Colin Campbell, First Baron Clyde (1792-1863). Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and originally trained as a tailor, Campbell went on to have a distinguished military career, serving in the Peninsular War, the Crimean War, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Despite being criticized for his cautious tactics at the Battle of Balaclava, he was later hailed as a hero for his leadership during the Siege of Lucknow. This book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of a key figure in British military history. 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.