Excerpt from Volunteer Brigade: Notes of a Week's Field Training in the Volunteer Camp at Conway
As a matter of fact the men and their officers needed to have a mistake pointed out by the Briga dier only once. With the wiliness of an officer of long service, Colonel Leith Ross knew exactly where to be on the look-out for mistakes, and he certainly lost no time in hunting for them. Riding up behind a firing line he would seize upon some unfortunate man and say, Now, my lad, what are you aiming at?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers to the heart of Victorian England's volunteer military movement, capturing the challenges and triumphs of these citizen soldiers. The author vividly recounts their annual training camp, where they hone their skills in a series of rigorous exercises that simulate real combat. The book dives into the complexities of military doctrine, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of tactics in the face of the emerging threat of the Boer War. We see the volunteers grappling with outdated regulations, learning to adapt to new technologies, and pushing the boundaries of their own capabilities. Through the author's insightful observations, we gain a rare understanding of the volunteer spirit and the dedication of those who sacrificed their time and energy to defend their nation. The book reminds us that the fight for freedom and security is not solely the domain of professional soldiers but a duty shared by all citizens. 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. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331960348_0
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