Master-General of the Ordnance

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Master-General of the Ordnance: History of a British Military Powerhouse

Master-General of the Ordnance: History of a British Military Powerhouse For centuries, the Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) stood as one of the most influential positions within the ...

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John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu: Soldier, Courtier, and Practical Joker

John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu Major-General John Montagu, the 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690–1749), was a multifaceted figure of the 18th century. A British Army officer, courtier, and hig...

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