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Possibly this indifference finds root in our history. During the embittered warfare which from time to time desolated the country in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the more decisive battles, those whose names we all re member, took place for the most part upon open ground. Edgehill, Marston Moor, and N aseby in central England; Dunbar, Killiecrankie, and Culloden beyond the Tweed; Newton Butler in the Emerald Isle, were all fought in country which was practically unenclosed. The two battles of Newbury no doubt had terrain greatly cut up by hedgerows for their scene. St Ruth's position beyond the morass at Aughrim rested on an undulation, where the solid Irish banks 1 with their contiguous trenches. Formed natural lines of defence parallel to the general front. But as a general rule the actions of our civil wars had for their site tracts of heath, or rolling downs, or open cultivated lands such as we see to-day in Picardy or Westphalia.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tactical intricacies of warfare on home ground in the United Kingdom. It acknowledges the unique enclosed nature of the British landscape, with its hedgerows, fences, and woodland, that significantly alters the strategic landscape compared to more open battlefields. The author posits that any invading force would be forced to adapt its composition, potentially reducing cavalry and artillery in favor of cyclists and engineers, and would likely prioritize securing enclosed areas for supplies and transport. Home defense forces, particularly local cyclists, would bear the critical responsibility of impeding the enemy's initial movements, safeguarding resources, and potentially disrupting their broader plans. By examining the distinct challenges and opportunities presented by the British terrain, this book provides valuable insights for understanding the complexities of home defense tactics and their impact on military strategy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282026684_0
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