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

Name: Theirs Not to Reason Why: Horsing the British Army 1875-1925
Brand: Helion
SKU: 9781912390427
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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. On the outbreak of war in 1914 the Army had an organised reserve and mobilisation scheme; a completely integrated transport system using horses, mechanised vehicles and rail networks. As the war progressed there were serious questions about the continuing supply of horses from both home and world markets, shortages of transport for moving them from the country of purchase and the growing submarine menace. Developments by 1919 in mechanical vehicles were acknowledged by many as signalling the end of the military reliance upon the horse, even though it remained the main source of motive power, and cavalry the main arm of exploitation.

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Manufacturer/Publisher: Helion
Binding: Hardback
Author: Graham Winton

SKU: 9781912390427

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

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