Osprey is proud to reissue this historically significant publication, which offers a unique insight into perceptions of how to wage war in 1914.
In this fascinating little book, Baden-Powell uses his extensive military experience and memories of service in Africa to distill soldiering down to 'the four C-s': Courage, Common sense, Cunning and Cheerfulness. With observations gleaned from his campaigns against the Zulus, the Ashanti and the Boers during the period 1876–1910 (and even from conversations with the German Kaiser), B-P discusses all aspects of military service from digging trenches and earth-works to "inculcating cheerfulness in your men." This period document gives a unique insight into the mindset of the British officer in 1914; advocating a training system that encapsulated Edwardian values,conventional military thinking and centuries of army tradition.
Quick Training For War is a perfect example of the type of war the British expected to fight and which they prepared for in 1914, and it became a standard survival guide for many British troops. Personable in tone, this is the well-intentioned, no-nonsense advice of a seasoned campaigner - albeit an officer more accustomed to scouting on the South African veldt than struggling through Somme mud.
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B.P. has a reputation which is second to none, and this little book is so brightly and cleverly written that it will be read with advantage by the recruit and studied with infinite pleasure and profit by the professional soldier. * Daily Mail * As instructive as it is interesting. * Morning Post * Clear and persuasive * Observer *
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Written by Robert Baden-Powell, this little volume offers a unique insight into perceptions of how to wage war in 1914.
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The Inner Meaning of Drill |
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The German Emperor on our Alphabetical Methods |
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II The Four C's Of Soldiering |
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The Development of Courage |
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Confidence in your Horsemanship |
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Confidence in your Leaders |
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Health as a Step to Courage |
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The German Emperor on Attack |
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III The Four C's Of Soldiering |
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The Boers at Majuba the Importance of Covering Fire |
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The Common-sense Use of Cavalry |
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Trenches and Defence Works |
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How to Inculcate Common-sense |
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IV The Four C's Of Soldiering |
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V The Four C's Of Soldiering |
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How to Inculcate Cheerfulness |
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VI How To Carry Out Training |
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General Scheme for Training: Parades |
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How to Make the Training Practical and Interesting to the Men |
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Minor Training Sandwiched In |
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The Attitude of the Officer |
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Robert Baden-Powell OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, and, famously, the founder of the Scout Movement. He served in the British Army from 1876-1910 in India and Africa, and these experiences served as the basis for many of his writings on military tactics, training, doctrine and scouting techniques. His book Scouting for Boys has sold more than 100 million copies.
Dr Martin Robson is a lecturer in defence studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several works of military, aviation and naval history including the popular Pocket Manuals on the Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber for Conway as well as the D-Day Kit Bag.
