Quick Training for War

Robert Baden-Powell OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, and, famously, the founder of the Scout Movement. He served in the British Army from 1876-1910 in India and Africa, and these experiences served as the basis for many of his writings on military tactics, training, doctrine and scouting techniques. His book Scouting for Boys has sold more than 100 million copies.Dr Martin Robson is a lecturer in defence studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several works of military, aviation and naval history including the popular Pocket Manuals on the Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber for Conway as well as the D-Day Kit Bag.

• IntroductionI THE MAKING OF AN ARMYThe Raw MaterialThe Inner Meaning of DrillMutual Sizing UpOfficers and MenThe Necessity for DrillSuccess in WarThe German Emperor on our Alphabetical MethodsII THE FOUR C’S OF SOLDIERING: COURAGEThe Development of CourageConfidence in YourselfMarksmanshipJudging DistanceConfidence in your HorsemanshipConfidence in your PalsConfidence in your LeadersMachine-made DisciplineHealth as a Step to CourageHow to Inculcate CourageThe German Emperor on AttackSaving Your MenIII THE FOUR C’S OF SOLDIERING: COMMON-SENSEThe Triangular FormationA Typical Cavalry FightThe Boers at MajubaThe Importance of Covering FireThe Common-sense Use of CavalryTrenches and Defence WorksThe C. S. TrenchSand-bag DefencesCommon-sense DodginessBridging RiversComfort in CampGiving Orders ClearlyConcealmentHow to Inculcate Common-senseIV THE FOUR C'S OF SOLDIERING: CUNNINGWhere Cunning ScoresOut-Boering the BoerMasters of CunningHow to Inculcate CunningRuses of War V THE FOUR C'S OF SOLDIERING: CHEERFULNESSA Factor in SuccessHow to Inculcate CheerfulnessVI HOW TO CARRY OUT TRAININGGeneral Scheme for Training: ParadesHow to Make the Training Practical and Interesting to the MenMinor Training Sandwiched InTactical War GameThe Attitude of the OfficerVerbal OrdersConclusion

B.P. has a reputation which is second to none, and this little book is so brightly and cleverly written that it will be read with advantage by the recruit and studied with infinite pleasure and profit by the professional soldier.