Title A British profession of arms : the politics of command in the late Victorian Army / Ian F.W. Beckett

Published Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource Series Campaigns and commanders ; volume 63 Contents The profession of arms -- Promotion and selection -- The rings -- External influences -- High command -- The Second Afghan War, 1878-1881 -- The Anglo-Zulu War, 1879-1880 -- The South African War, 1899-1902 Summary "Examines the internal dynamics of promotion and appointment in the officer corps in late Victorian Britain"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- History Great Britain. Army -- History SUBJECT Great Britain. Army fast Subject HISTORY -- Military -- Other. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. Armed Forces -- Officers British colonies SUBJECT Great Britain -- Colonies -- History, Military Genre/Form History Military history Form Electronic book ISBN 9780806162027 0806162023

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