The Development of the British Army 1899-1914: From the Eve of the South African War to the Eve of the Great War, with Special Reference to the Territorial Force

This book, published in 1938, was the first to cover the history of Army Development during the confusing years after the South African War. It describes the transition from Victorian scarlet and pipeclay to the service dress of the Expeditionary Force of 1914 and the growth of the Volunteer Rifle Corps into the Territorial Force of the Haldane Scheme. The author, a Territorial of twenty-three years service and a history scholar of St Johns College Cambridge, was appointed to a War Office post at the time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1938, this remarkable book stands as the pioneering work in its field, delving into the intricate history of Army Development during the tumultuous years that ensued after the South African War. Spanning the period from 1899 to 1914, this transformative era witnessed a profound shift from the traditional Victorian scarlet and pipeclay uniforms to the service dress of the Expeditionary Force in 1914. Moreover, it witnessed the remarkable expansion of the Volunteer Rifle Corps, which had originated in the nineteenth century, into the Territorial Force under the Haldane Scheme. The author, a distinguished historian with a background in the study of history at St Johns College, Cambridge, and a Territorial officer with a remarkable twenty-three years of service, held a unique position at the time as one of the newly appointed T.A. officers at the War Office. His firsthand insights and extensive knowledge of the military landscape added depth and credibility to his narrative, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032224299