A first‑hand glimpse of European armies in the late 1800s, seen through the eyes of a U.S.
military observer, with focus on uniforms, training, and mobilization. This book records the author’s travels across Europe as he watches armies in action and in parade, from the Ottoman forces in Istanbul to the Indian Army that supports the Empire. It blends detailed observations of uniforms, equipment, and drill with reflections on how different nations train and ready their forces for war. The narrative follows journeys through Greece, Turkey, Italy, Austria, and France, capturing both the human stories of soldiers and the broader patterns of military organization in a changing era. What you’ll experience
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of the author's travels in Europe to observe foreign armies and report on their condition, arms, uniforms, and field equipment. At the time of writing, war had broken out between the Greco-Turkish forces in 1897. The author was able to witness the military spectacle as an observer closely and details the political, social and military significance of what he saw. The book explores the political situation in the lead up to the war, and provides context to the historical events being reported. Through this text, the author offers insights into the military capabilities of the time, the state of the art in armaments and the strategies and tactics being deployed. An overview of the leading military minds in Europe is also included, offering observations on their experience, preparedness, and capability. The author is keen to emphasise the differences in standards of training and living conditions of soldiers across different countries and armies. This is a unique account of a military observer during wartime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330574096_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330574096
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330574096
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)