The Army In 1906: A Policy And A Vindication (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437421095)

""The Army in 1906: A Policy and a Vindication"" is a historical book written by Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster in 1906. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the state of the British Army during the early 20th century, particularly in the year 1906. The author, who was a British politician and Member of Parliament at the time, presents a detailed account of the army's organization, equipment, training, and overall efficiency.Arnold-Forster argues that the British Army was in need of significant reform and modernization to meet the challenges of the modern age. He highlights the deficiencies in the army's structure, including inadequate training, outdated equipment, and a lack of coordination between different branches of the military. The author also criticizes the government's policy towards the army, which he believes was inadequate and failed to address the army's needs.The book also includes a detailed discussion of the political and social factors that contributed to the army's state at the time. Arnold-Forster provides a historical context for the army's situation, including the impact of the Boer War and the changing nature of warfare in the 20th century.Overall, ""The Army in 1906: A Policy and a Vindication"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the British Army at the turn of the 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, military scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the British military.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster
ISBN-10: 1437421091
ISBN-13: 9781437421095
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 592
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d