A British profession of arms : the politics of command in the late Victorian Army /
Beckett, I. F. W.(Ian Frederick William),author.
"Examines the internal dynamics of promotion and appointment in the officer corps in late Victorian Britain"-- provided by publisher.
"Examines the internal dynamics of promotion and appointment in the officer corps in late Victorian Britain"-- provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Great Britain. Army
Great Britain. Army
Great Britain. Army.
Armed Forces
British colonies.