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Download or read book The Volunteers and the National Defence Classic Reprint written by Spenser Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Volunteers and the National Defence The following essay, along with nine others, was published in 1891, in a volume entitled The Volunteer Question, issued under the auspices of the West of Scotland Tactical Society, to whose courtesy, as well as to that of Messrs. T. & A. Constable, of Edinburgh, I am indebted for kind permission to publish it as a separate volume. I trust that its appearance may be opportune at a time when the nation has been awakened to the importance of defence, and when the appointment of a professional soldier as Commander-in-Chief offers a guarantee that the Volunteers will at length receive the attention they deserve. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book VOLUNTEERS THE NATL DEFENCE written by Spenser 1853-1937 Wilkinson and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Volunteers and the National Defence written by Spenser Wilkinson and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Volunteer Soldier of America Classic Reprint written by John Alexander Logan and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Volunteer Soldier of America The defects and failures of the militia laws add to the growing sentiment in favor of a military school Ineffectual attempts through a series of years are made to give vitality to the militia laws A short sketch of the principal of these attempts General Knox once more appears upon the scene, and endeavors to save the situation by another appeal in behalf of establishing a militia system upon the principle of rotation Knox's ideal army of veterans spring ing from the walks Of civil life His last appeal and disappearance from a scene which he had adorned as a volunteer, as a distinguished soldier, an eminent statesman, and an estimable citizen Review of General Knox's plan of rotation as applied to the organization of the military resources The use of the principle of rotation applied to the advocacy of a military school Full text of the law of 1794, providing for the organization of a corps of artillerists and engineers This law becomes the initial movement even tuating in the establishment Of the military school at \vest Point - Salient points of the law The grade of cadet established in the American service. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Our National Army written by G. G. Coulton and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Our National Army: A Question for the People The following pamphlet, reprinted from The National Review, is issued with the object of bringing a question of vital importance to the notice of busy men, of working men, of Englishmen less slothful or cowardly than so many of our politicians seem to believe. In this preface, in which I attempt to sum up my main points in a few words, the references in brackets are to those pages of the pamphlet in which the matter is dealt with more fully. The most formal Ministerial pronouncement as to the general military policy of Great Britain is probably that made by Lord Salisbury and Mr. Wyndham at the great Primrose League gathering of May 9th. Yet the main point of the Premier's long speech rested upon the assumption that our old English archers and the modern Swiss riflemen had been trained on a volunteer system, an assumption which is directly contrary to the facts (pp. 1, 10). Again, the final sentences of Mr. Wyndham's speech can only be construed as an appeal to the rich middle classes to persuade other men to fight for them, lest they should he compelled to fight themselves (p. 1). So false, and so utterly unworthy of a manly people, is the best advice which these Ministers can give to the nation at a moment of exceptional gravity! Now, this is no matter of mere politics. Badly prepared as we were for this war, we were probably better prepared than under any previous Government of this generation. Neither political Party can throw the blame upon the other: the question stretches far beyond mere Party limits. It is of the deepest national importance, and every citizen bears his share of the responsibility. Nor can we throw all tho blame upon the War Office. It is full of able and hard-working men; and the nation itself is very much to blame in compelling these men to work under a bad system - a system which often numbs the energies of the capable official, and never allows us to fix upon tho incapable the full responsibility for his failure. Yet these failures have been shameful and notorious during the past twelve months. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Personal Experiences in the Volunteer Navy Classic Reprint written by J. M. Simms and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Personal Experiences in the Volunteer Navy About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Remarks On National Defence Volunteers And Rifles written by Alexander Hamilton Gordon (Hon Sir ) and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough analysis of the role of National Defence Volunteers and Rifles in the defense of the nation. The book offers valuable information on the importance of volunteering in such times of crisis and how a well-prepared volunteer force can help to safeguard the country's future. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Organization Training and Mobilization of Volunteers Under the Act of April 25 1914 written by United States Army War College and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Organization, Training, and Mobilization of Volunteers Under the Act of April 25, 1914: Prepared by the War College Division, General Staff Corps as a Supplement to the Statement of a Proper Military Policy for the United States According to the recommendations of the War College Division of the General Staff, the first line should now consist Of half a million fully trained troops, composed of the Regular Army and the reserve, which has been trained by service in the Regular Army, supported by an additional force of fully half a million citizen sol diers, prepared to take the field immediately on the outbreak of war, who should have had sufficient previous military training to enable them to meet a trained enemy within three months. At the present time the Regular Army at home could perhaps be expanded to about men by the addition of a large proportion of recruits, and there would still be required for our first line about citizen soldiers. This combined force would be insufficiently trained. The existing Organized Militia, if expanded to war strength. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Volunteers Camp and Field Book written by John P. Curry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Volunteers' Camp and Field Book: Containing Useful and General Information on the Art and Science of War, for the Leisure Moments of the Soldier Tions on artillery practice and heavy ordnance, descrip tive summary of explosive substances, cavalry move ments, skirmishers and skirmishing.deployments, rc connoisances, outposts, surprises, and method of at tack and defence. There will also be found ample suggestions on the hrt of tiringat long and short range, protecting the body under close tire, cross-firing, de tails of duty, storming parties, order' of battles, strate' gic movements and night attacks, manner of construct ing riflevpits and temporary barricades, together with an illustration of facing, marching, and wheeling movements, proper formation of the company and regiment, ahd the elementary principles of the manu al of arms; to which are added, the order of encamp ments and a most useful compendium of camp-cook ing, making earth ovens, and the treatment of wounds, poison, &c., first first. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Gen Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers Classic Reprint written by Robert Cowdin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers AT the urgent and repeated solicitations of many friends, I have finally consented to give to the public a few statements concerning the treatment which I have received from a few high official dignitaries, rep resenting the State of Massachusetts. I do not Wish to be egotistical or extravagant in my expressions, but to state the facts simply as they are, leaving the public to decide Whether one Who has sacrificed his business, the comforts and pleasures of home, and friends, for the defence of his country, has deserved such unkind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The American Blind Spot written by H. C. Washburn and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Blind Spot: The Failure of the Volunteer System as Shown in Our Military History The present essay was written_ in December, 1915, and with minor changes was published in the United States Naval Institute Proceedings for January 1917. Some of the material, in condensed form, has been used in various ways by the Universal Military Training League, the Maryland League for National Defense, the American Defense Society, and the National Security League, and has been given in lectures before the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York and in the District of Columbia. The thanks of the author are due to those societies which have ordered copies of the book in advance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The History of a Volunteer Regiment Classic Reprint written by Gouverneur Morris and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of a Volunteer Regiment I have only here touched lightly on such matters as personal bravery under fire, and have not tried to portray in vivid colors, the inevitable hardships and discomforts of field service. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer Classic Reprint written by George T. Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer In submitting this little book the author does not attempt to edit a history of the rebellion, nor does he assume to be correct in the date of events to a day. He does not hope or expect to make a hero of himself by writing it, for he was far from doing anything heroic, believing, as he does, that most of the heroes of the war were killed. Perhaps the writing of this book may stamp him a hero, and for his audacity in so doing someone may kill him. But he intends to clothe his little work in homely, rugged, commonplace language. Not striving to make it a work of literary merit, only a truthful account of an unimportant career and experience in the army. It may, perhaps, be interesting to some of his comrades, who recollect the incidents or recall similar events that happened to themselves, and thereby serve the purpose of introducing one of the youngest soldiers and a comrade of that greatest and most noble of all organizations, the Grand Army of the Republic. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Young Volunteer written by Joseph E. Crowell and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Young Volunteer: A Record of the Experiences of a Private Soldier What is army life during the time of war like, as seen by "the rank and file" - the men who compose the great majority? To give an idea of the experiences and everyday existence of the private soldier was the main object in writing this story. The world is full of books written from the standpoint of the officers, giving the movements of troops and general accounts of great battles, and describing the maneuvers as witnessed from headquarters. They are histories, it is true, as seen by the writers, but they do not portray the life, hardships, trials and sufferings of that portion of the army known as "the men." There is a great dividing gulf, military and social, between "officers" and "men," and they see the same things with vastly different eyes. There are very few works relating to the actual experiences of the private soldier, giving his troubles and his joys, and presenting the dark and the bright sides of his life in the army. Hence this story covers a somewhat unbeaten field, and its novelty will proportionately add to its interest. The story is historically correct, so far as it goes. It is part of the history of the Thirteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, in the War of the Rebellion. But it is only so in part, for it is merely carried far enough to give the reader an idea of a private's life in the army. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The American Volunteer Classic Reprint written by St Clair Augustin Mulholland and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Volunteer The most astonishing thing connected with the history of the War of 1861 to 1865 was the heroism displayed by the American Volunteer. We have reason to expect deeds of valor from the standing armies of the world, from men whose sole duty is to drill and spend their whole lives in preparation to fight; men trained to arms and supposed to be ever ready to die in defense of their country, but the records of all the bravery and self sacrifice of all nations of the earth pale and become as nothing when compared with the heroism of the volunteer armies of 1861 to 1865. Not in the history of the world is there a record of any regiment or battery losing 50 per cent. in killed and wounded in a single battle until our War of the Rebellion, and we must remember this fact when recalling the gallantry of our own people. The armies of England did great deeds during the centuries past; the veterans of Napoleon left the memory of their splendid fighting on many gory fields, but the volunteers of America, both in individual heroism and the gallantry displayed by them as an organization, have excelled every army that ever merchant on earth. The farmer who, in 1861, left his plow in the furrow; the merchant who closed his store; the clerk who threw down the pen; the workman who left the mill, and the schoolboy his books, forming regiments and batteries to go to the front, proved better, nobler and more heroic soldiers than any others known in history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.