Three Main Military Questions of the Day (Classic Reprint)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the pressing military concerns of the British Empire in the late 19th century, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the nation's defense strategies and proposing innovative reforms. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, with Prussia's rise and the lessons learned from the Crimean War, the author meticulously examines the shortcomings of the existing military structure. Central to the discussion is the urgent need for a robust and readily available reserve force to bolster the British Army's capabilities both at home and abroad. The author contends that the current reliance on the Militia as a reserve is inadequate, advocating instead for a dedicated force of trained soldiers who can be swiftly mobilized in times of crisis. This proposal is accompanied by a compelling argument for a temporary reduction in the length of service for regular soldiers, a measure designed to attract a wider pool of recruits and expedite the formation of a substantial reserve. Drawing upon historical examples and insightful comparisons with contemporary military powers, the book explores the potential for significant cost savings and increased efficiency through the strategic deployment of mounted riflemen, particularly in the context of India. The author's vision extends beyond mere numerical strength, emphasizing the importance of mobility, rapid concentration of forces, and adaptability to evolving warfare technologies. Ultimately, this book serves as a clarion call for a comprehensive reevaluation of British military policy, urging the adoption of a more flexible and forward-thinking approach to ensure the nation's security and continued influence on the world stage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Título
- Three Main Military Questions of the Day (Classic Reprint)
- Autor
- Henry M. Havelock
- Editorial
- Forgotten Books
- Año de publicación
- 2018
- Estado
- New
- Tipo de libro
- print-on-demand item
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 0282853863
- ISBN 13
- 9780282853860
- Catálogos de vendedores
- Modern Military and War History
Holkar's Saddle is his Kingdom - Bolhar'a Reappearance - Hs makes for the Punj ab - Lake follows closely - Holkar Beaten at last - Complete ness of Lake's Success - Review of 1857 - 8-9 - Ws cannot keep Men in India - What made them necessary in 1868 P - Proved Neces sity? Or merely a single Opinion P - The Question is opportune now Another System might give Better Results - First Five Months of the Mutiny - The Reinforcements arriv e - Reconquest of Ouds and Rohil cund - Escape of the Rebels from Lucknow - Ought they to have escaped unhurt -our Splendid Cavalry and Horse Artillery - Why Continuous Pursuit was not Tried - Our present Tactical Organisation - Is not suited to cope with Speed in Flight - Why the Sepoys bafled us so long The Rebels escape from Bareilly - Why they got off unhurt - Their Speed everywhere saved them - The Tactics of Fhuope misapplied - Thus the War dragged on - Lost Opportunities do not return - The Mutiny died out, was not crushed out - Conciliation, not the Sword, did the Work The Outbreak at Meerut - The Rebels seize Delhi unhindered - Mounted Rifles would have saved the Place - The slet December, 1858 - A memo rable Night March - We think better of it How not to do it We somehow miss the N ans - Our Cavalry suddenly checked - We work through the wood - A little too late - The Rebels get off unhurt again - What caused this Failure - A great Opportunity lost for Ever Did we really require Men - The System alone made them ne cessary - Want of Speed our great Defect - How to do Better in Future How far our Railways will help na - Pursuit after Tantie Topee in l859 - What Railways cannot do Limited Power of Railways - The Rails secured by Mounted Rifles - Reduction of Coat with Increase of Power - Do we want Native Troops P - Have not such N umbers been proved unnecessary f - Climate alone calls for Native Troops - Why not do as the French do P - Keep Natives enough for Use, and no more Mounted Rifles the Key to India's Safety - Greater Mobility is our First Want - Gradual Stages of this Great Reform - Power of rapid Concen tration - India no longer a Weakness to na - tland strong and re spected Abroad - India more firmly held at much less Cost - A Common Sense View of a Great Question page 1154~m 0.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Holkar's Saddle is his Kingdom - Bolhar'a Reappearance - Hs makes for the Punj ab - Lake follows closely - Holkar Beaten at last - Complete ness of Lake's Success - Review of 1857 - 8-9 - Ws cannot keep Men in India - What made them necessary in 1868 P - Proved Neces sity? Or merely a single Opinion P - The Question is opportune now Another System might give Better Results - First Five Months of the Mutiny - The Reinforcements arriv e - Reconquest of Ouds and Rohil cund - Escape of the Rebels from Lucknow - Ought they to have escaped unhurt -our Splendid Cavalry and Horse Artillery - Why Continuous Pursuit was not Tried - Our present Tactical Organisation - Is not suited to cope with Speed in Flight - Why the Sepoys bafled us so long The Rebels escape from Bareilly - Why they got off unhurt - Their Speed everywhere saved them - The Tactics of Fhuope misapplied - Thus the War dragged on - Lost Opportunities do not return - The Mutiny died out, was not crushed out - Conciliation, not the Sword, did the Work The Outbreak at Meerut - The Rebels seize Delhi unhindered - Mounted Rifles would have saved the Place - The slet December, 1858 - A memo rable Night March - We think better of it How not to do it We somehow miss the N ans - Our Cavalry suddenly checked - We work through the wood - A little too late - The Rebels get off unhurt again - What caused this Failure - A great Opportunity lost for Ever Did we really require Men - The System alone made them ne cessary - Want of Speed our great Defect - How to do Better in Future How far our Railways will help na - Pursuit after Tantie Topee in l859 - What Railways cannot do Limited Power of Railways - The Rails secured by Mounted Rifles - Reduction of Coat with Increase of Power - Do we want Native Troops P - Have not such N umbers been proved unnecessary f - Climate alone calls for Native Troops - Why not do as the French do P - Keep Natives enough for Use, and no more Mounted Rifles the Key to India's Safety - Greater Mobility is our First Want - Gradual Stages of this Great Reform - Power of rapid Concen tration - India no longer a Weakness to na - tland strong and re spected Abroad - India more firmly held at much less Cost - A Common Sense View of a Great Question page 1154~m 0.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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