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George White and the Victorian Army in India and Africa

Serving the Empire

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The book delves into George S. White's significant military career in the British Army, highlighting his involvement in pivotal late Victorian conflicts such as the Indian Rebellion and the Second Anglo-Afghan War, where he was awarded the Victoria Cross. It examines his roles in various campaigns, including the Sudan and the conquest of Upper Burma, and his leadership during the siege of Ladysmith in the South African War. Additionally, it reflects on civil-military relations and military reforms under his command, culminating in his promotion to Field-Marshal in 1903.

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George White and the Victorian Army in India and Africa, Stephen M. Miller

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2020
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Tytuł
George White and the Victorian Army in India and Africa
Podtytuł
Serving the Empire
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2020
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
336
ISBN13
9783030508333
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Opis
The book delves into George S. White's significant military career in the British Army, highlighting his involvement in pivotal late Victorian conflicts such as the Indian Rebellion and the Second Anglo-Afghan War, where he was awarded the Victoria Cross. It examines his roles in various campaigns, including the Sudan and the conquest of Upper Burma, and his leadership during the siege of Ladysmith in the South African War. Additionally, it reflects on civil-military relations and military reforms under his command, culminating in his promotion to Field-Marshal in 1903.