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Logistics and the Failure of the British Army in America, 1775-1783 (Princeton Legacy Library, 1468) - Hardcover
The myth of the eighteenth-century British "war machine" persists, perplexing those who search for the reasons why Britain lost the Revolutionary War. In this book, R. Arthur Bowler argues that although recent and traditional studies have pointed out many problems of the British forces in America, they have failed to appreciate a major weakness―logistics.
The author draws on the remarkably complete records of British government offices concerned with logistics during the Revolutionary War and army service departments such as commissary, quartermaster and barrack-master generals to provide a full account of the everyday life of the British army and an accurate record of how logistical and administrative problems in America affected the course of the war. His study makes it clear that the British army in America depended almost entirely on Britain for supplies, and that for six years inadequate and sometimes corrupt administration seriously affected the course of operations and the morale of the troops. An organization capable of supplying the army was not developed until 1781, too late to change the outcome of the war.
Originally published in 1975.
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- PublisherPrinceton University Press
- Publication date1975
- ISBN 10 0691046301
- ISBN 13 9780691046303
- BindingHardcover
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Logistics and the Failure of the British Army in America, 1775-1783 (Princeton Legacy Library, 1468)
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine Hardcover In A Near Fine Dust Jacket Now In A Mylar Protective Jacket. 290 Pp Plus 1 More Of Copyright. The Myth Of The Eighteenth-Century British "War Machine" Persists, Perplexing Those Who Search For The Reasons Why Britain Lost The Revolutionary War. In This Book, R. Arthur Bowler Argues That Although Recent And Traditional Studies Have Pointed Out Many Problems Of The British Forces In America, They Have Failed To Appreciate A Major Weakness Logistics. Book. Seller Inventory # 058630
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LOGISTICS AND THE FAILURE OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN AMERICA, 1775-1783.
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. 290 pp, 8 3/4" H. "(D)raws on the remarkably complete records of the British government offices concerned with logistics during the Revolutionary War and army service departments such as commissary, quartermaster and barrackmaster generals to provide a full account of the everyday life of the British army and an accurate record of how logistical and administrative problems in America affected the course of the war. His study makes it clear that the British army in America depended almost entirely on Britain for supplies, and that for six years inadequate and sometimes corrupt administration seriously affected the course of operations and the morale of the troops. An organization capable of supplying the army was not developed until 1781, too late to change the outcome of the war." Previous owner's small stamp on front pastedown, moderate bump to bottom of spine/rear hinge/board area causing wrinkling at bottom 1" of spine - migrates into last few pages, small surface paper pull at top of rear pastedown at hinge. Dust jacket very light edge wear, light edge wrinkling, 1" closed tear (archivally taped) at bottom of front hinge, creasing and tiny tears/chips at bottom of spine. Not Signed. Seller Inventory # 16835
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Book Description Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 290 pp in dust jacket. ".draws on the remarkably complete records of the British government offices concerned with logistics during the Revolutionary War and army service departments such as commissary, quartermaster . The British Army in America depended almost entirely on Britain for supplies, and that for six years inadequate and sometimes corrupt administration seriously affected the course of operations and the morale of the troops." Light edgewear to dj. Clean. Seller Inventory # 010775
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