A British Army, as It Was,--Is,--And Ought to Be: Illustrated by Examples During the Peninsular War; With Observations Upon India; The United States of America; Canada; The Boundary Line; The Navy; Steam Warfare, &c.
1840
A British Army, as It Was,--Is,--And Ought to Be: Illustrated by Examples During the Peninsular War; With Observations Upon India; The United States of America; Canada; The Boundary Line; The Navy; Steam Warfare, &c.
1840
History - British, History - Warfare
Published in 1840, 'A British Army, as It Was,--Is,--And Ought to Be' by James Campbell critiques the British Army's structure and conduct during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Drawing on his experiences as an officer, Campbell highlights deficiencies in discipline, supply, and medical care, while advocating for reforms to improve recruitment and overall effectiveness. The book serves as a historical account and a proposal for modernization, making it a significant resource for military historians and enthusiasts.
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