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100 1 _aVivian, Evelyn Charles,
_d1882-1947
245 1 4 _aThe British Army from Within
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-04
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52974
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