02318cam a22003013u 4500 52974 UtSlPG 20260610134224.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Vivian, Evelyn Charles, 1882-1947 The British Army from Within Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-09-04 Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The British Army from Within" by Evelyn Charles Vivian is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the British Army's organization, training, and daily life from the perspective of the soldiers themselves. It aims to present a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings, challenges, and camaraderie of military life, highlighting the significant distinctions between various branches such as infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the British Army's adaptability and versatility, noting its global presence and the diverse experiences soldiers encounter. Vivian describes the recruitment process and the rigorous training soldiers undergo to prepare for service, emphasizing the importance of both discipline and understanding in modern military operations. A focus is placed on the evolving nature of soldiering, where initiative and comprehension are increasingly vital for effective participation in the army, going beyond mere obedience to commands. The reader is introduced to the complexity of military life, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the various roles they play in maintaining the army's effectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52974 93808 93808