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100 1 _aRoberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl,
_d1832-1914
245 1 0 _aLord Roberts' Message to the Nation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-07-31
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Lord Roberts' Message to the Nation" by Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book is essentially a collection of speeches and writings that address the pressing need for national military preparedness and the necessity of a strong defense system in Britain. The discussions unfold against the backdrop of rising tensions in Europe, particularly concerns regarding the military capabilities of Germany. In this work, Lord Roberts articulates a clarion call to the British public, emphasizing the imperative of compulsory military service to ensure national security. He argues that without a well-trained, adequately sized army, Britain risks its sovereignty amid the advancements of other European powers. Through a detailed critique of the existing Territorial Force, he highlights its shortcomings in discipline, equipment, and numbers. Roberts fervently advocates for the establishment of a "Nation in Arms," urging that all able-bodied citizens prepare to serve and defend their country, thereby framing military service as both a civic duty and a badge of honor. His reflections serve as a sobering reminder of the realities of military engagement and the risks of complacency in the face of potential threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Defenses
653 _aGreat Britain. Army
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55235
999 _c96067
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