Erskine Childers

Broschiertes Buch

War and the Arme Blanche

Beschreibung

"War and the Arme Blanche" by Erskine Childers delves into the crucial role of cavalry and "arme blanche" - edged weapons - in military strategy. This historical text examines the drill and tactics of the Great Britain Army's cavalry, offering insights into warfare and military history. Childers explores cavalry tactics within the broader context of military strategy, analyzing their effectiveness and limitations. A valuable resource for those interested in military history, particularly medieval warfare and the evolution of military thought, "War and the Arme Blanche" remains a significant contribution to the study of arms and strategy. It provides a detailed look at the use of edged weapons in combat, essential reading for understanding the nuances of historical warfare. This meticulously prepared print republication ensures the continued accessibility of this important work for researchers and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Robert Erskine Childers DSC (25 June 1870 - 24 November 1922), universally known as Erskine Childers, was a British-born Irish writer, whose works included the influential novel The Riddle of the Sands. He became a supporter of Irish Republicanism and smuggled guns into Ireland in his sailing yacht Asgard. He was executed by the authorities of the nascent Irish Free State during the Irish Civil War. He was the son of British Orientalist scholar Robert Caesar Childers; the cousin of Hugh Childers and Robert Barton; and the father of the fourth President of Ireland, Erskine Hamilton Childers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 376g
• ISBN-13: 9781023458658
• ISBN-10: 1023458659
• Artikelnr.: 74012311