Theirs Not To Reason Why: Horsing the British Army 1875-1925

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Looks at the years between the Boer War and the Great War when military horsemanship was drastically improved.

This book provides the first comprehensive study of the British Army’s horse services between 1875-1925, including the use of horses in the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer and the 1914-18 wars. There is a particular focus on the military procurement of horses in relation to the domestic horse breeding industry, foreign supply in times of war, the debate about mechanisation versus the horse and an integrated military transport system.

AUTHOR:
Graham's lifelong interest in and study of military, social and landscape history has given him an understanding of military horses and their supply. This was the focus of his Ph.D thesis, 'Horsing the British Army 1875-1923'. He has had a number of articles published on horses in the First World War, mechanisation and army transport system. This book is a culmination of many years of research and experiences.

68 b/w illustrations, 8 maps, numerous tables

ISBN: 9781912390427
Author: WINTON, GRAHAM
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/02/2019
RRP: $90.00
Pages: 520
Dimension: 234mm X 156mm
Imprint: Helion & Company