Ordeal by Battle - Oliver, Frederick Scott
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Frederick Scott Oliver's "Ordeal by Battle" provides a crucial historical analysis of Great Britain's military policy leading up to and during World War I. Focusing on the contentious issue of the draft, also known as conscription, the book explores the political and social debates surrounding military preparedness in a nation grappling with unprecedented global conflict. As a significant contribution to military history, "Ordeal by Battle" meticulously examines the arguments for and against mandatory military service, shedding light on the challenges of implementing effective military policy…mehr

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Frederick Scott Oliver's "Ordeal by Battle" provides a crucial historical analysis of Great Britain's military policy leading up to and during World War I. Focusing on the contentious issue of the draft, also known as conscription, the book explores the political and social debates surrounding military preparedness in a nation grappling with unprecedented global conflict. As a significant contribution to military history, "Ordeal by Battle" meticulously examines the arguments for and against mandatory military service, shedding light on the challenges of implementing effective military policy during a time of national crisis. This historical text offers valuable insights into the complexities of British governance and public opinion during the Great War. A vital resource for anyone interested in World War I, British history, and the evolution of military strategy. 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.
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Frederick Scott Oliver (1864-1934) was a British writer, businessman, and publicist, noteworthy for his contributions to political and economic thought during the early 20th century. His seminal work, 'Ordeal by Battle', published in 1915, offers a contemplation on the First World War that blends a meticulous historical perspective with introspective analysis, an exemplar of his erudite and often prescient commentary on contemporary events. Oliver's literary style in 'Ordeal by Battle' exhibits a rich narrative, grounded in the realism of wartime rigor and the ideals of national and moral duty. As a prominent figure, he served as director of the armaments firm Armstrong Whitworth during the war and was passionate about political reform, advocating for the transformation of the British Empire into a federated state to ensure effective governance and to meet the challenges of modernity. His insights, though anchored in the historical context of his time, reflect a broader concern for the endurance of civil society amid the calamities of conflict, and this theme resonates throughout his work, securing his legacy as a reflective author and an astute observer of the human condition and societal structures.