02323cam a22003133u 4500 72747 UtSlPG 20260610134700.0 m cr n 260607r20241840utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Campbell, James, 1787-1858 A British army, as it was,--is,--and ought to be Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-18 Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A British Army, as it was,--is,--and ought to be: illustrated by examples…" by Lieutenant-Colonel James Campbell is a military discourse written in the early 19th century. The text focuses on the British army's structure, conduct, and reforms, especially in the context of the Peninsular War and other military engagements. Campbell aims to present a candid critique of the army's existing state and propose improvements that align with contemporary needs. The opening of the work establishes Campbell's intention to address the serious deficiencies he perceives within the British army. He expresses a commitment to maintaining discipline, using corporal punishment where necessary, while simultaneously advocating for an overall improvement in the quality of recruits. He references the experiences he has observed as an officer, where misconduct led to a lack of trust among soldiers and officers alike. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of bringing in better-qualified individuals into the army, suggesting reforms that would ensure the ranks are filled with honorable and capable men suited for serving their country effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: T. & W. Boone, 1840 Great Britain. Army https://archive.org/details/abritisharmyasi00unkngoog/page/n144/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72747 113472 113472