Ordeal by Battle
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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.
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