Quick Training For War

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Quick Training For War

Soon after the beginning of the 'Great War', Sir Robert Baden-Powell published his 9th military title, Quick Training For War, as his personal contribution to the British war effort. Having previously retired from service in 1910 to promote the Scouting movement, this short manual promoted his ideas for preparing new recruits to be smart and efficient soldiers. In contrast to the long established British army training regime of pomp, stark discipline and 'marching round the square' drill; he urges instead a focus on the "Four C's" : Courage, Common Sense, Cunning, Cheerfulness as a way of more realistically training recruits to better meet the rigors and reality of modern combat.

Drawing heavily on his own combat experiences in India and Africa, he outlines a clear and simple course of study to help the new soldier develop his field skills and spirit. His noting of the superior Boer use of earthworks/trench fortifications certainly seem to have been proved topical and forward-thinking considering how trench warfare became the defining characteristic of the World War One battlefield.

Each chapter includes many personal anecdotes to illustrate his theories on best training practices. This booklet is well written and interesting for any student of military history, particularly those with an interest in how war-fighting practices and mindset changed radically from the early 1900's and forward. It makes a great companion read to his 1899 book on reconnaissance training, Aids to Scouting. (available as ASIN B00TEWD318)

Country	USA
Author	Robert Baden-Powell
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Loose Cannon Ent.
Manufacturer	Loose Cannon Ent.
NumberOfPages	61
PublicationDate	2015-02-18
Publisher	Loose Cannon Ent.
ReleaseDate	2015-02-18
Studio	Loose Cannon Ent.

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