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Brock Isaac
(1769—1812)
Isaac Brock was born in 1769, the same memorable year which gave birth to Napoleon and Wellington. A native of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, he was raised the eighth son in a well-to-do family. At an early age, Brock was already being singled out as an exceptional youth. Tall, robust and athletic, he was also described as having a kind and gentle temperament. At the age of fifteen, he entered the 8th Regiment as an ensign and gained valuable combat experience. He greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Egmont-op-Zee in 1799, where has was wounded fighting alongside Sir John Moore. Two years later, he was made second in command of the land forces in Nelson's attack on Copenhagen. It was during this time that he attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel of the 49th Regiment at the age of 28 and was largely responsible for transforming this unit from one of the worst to one of the best in the service.
He was the daring commander of the British forces in the Canadas during the war of 1812. Brock was killed on October 13th 1812 trying to recapture the Redan Battery overlooking the Niagara river.
Canada, 1969, Sir Isaac Brock and Monument at Queenston Heights
Canada, 2012, Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
Guernsey, 1969, Isaak Brock as colonel
Guernsey, 1969, Sir Isaac Brock as Major-General
Guernsey, 1969, Sir Isaac Brock as Ensign
Guernsey, 1969, Arms and Flags
Guernsey, 1996, Maj.-Gen Brock on Horseback. 1812
Guernsey, 2012, Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
