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Pagina 140
... , depôt centres , the reserves , & c . , are conspicuous successes , I rub my eyes and pinch myself to see if I am awake , for I know that if these official statements are true every regimental officer in the army , 140 ' STRAY SHOTS . '
... , depôt centres , the reserves , & c . , are conspicuous successes , I rub my eyes and pinch myself to see if I am awake , for I know that if these official statements are true every regimental officer in the army , 140 ' STRAY SHOTS . '
Pagina 141
... reserves are incorporated with them there is no reliable rank and file ; that the shooting is shocking ; that arms ... reserve becomes an active recruiting agent against the army instead of for it . Now look on this picture and on that ...
... reserves are incorporated with them there is no reliable rank and file ; that the shooting is shocking ; that arms ... reserve becomes an active recruiting agent against the army instead of for it . Now look on this picture and on that ...
Pagina 143
... reserves , the constant change in the terms of service , the abolition of pensions , the absence of old soldiers , have reduced every regiment from a unit of strength to a unit of comparative impotence ? No one in his senses will ...
... reserves , the constant change in the terms of service , the abolition of pensions , the absence of old soldiers , have reduced every regiment from a unit of strength to a unit of comparative impotence ? No one in his senses will ...
Pagina 146
... reserve . Can we be surprised at Lord Sand- hurst's statement that the feelings of commanding officers on receiving this notice were those of blank dismay . Practically we say to our soldiers when they arrive at the age of twenty or ...
... reserve . Can we be surprised at Lord Sand- hurst's statement that the feelings of commanding officers on receiving this notice were those of blank dismay . Practically we say to our soldiers when they arrive at the age of twenty or ...
Pagina 147
... reserve . Of course they break down under the first severe trial , and we are left the laughing - stock of the world . ' Look at our reserves , ' say the amateur civilians who are responsible for the present system , ' what fine men ...
... reserve . Of course they break down under the first severe trial , and we are left the laughing - stock of the world . ' Look at our reserves , ' say the amateur civilians who are responsible for the present system , ' what fine men ...
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