Journal of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, Volume 3The Institute, 1860 - Military art and science |
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... Advantage of cultivating the Natural and Experimental Sciences , as pro- moting the Social Comfort and Practical Utility of Military Men . By Major - Gen . PORTLOCK , Member of Council of Military Education , F.R.S. , & c . Gun - locks ...
... Advantage of cultivating the Natural and Experimental Sciences , as pro- moting the Social Comfort and Practical Utility of Military Men . By Major - Gen . PORTLOCK , Member of Council of Military Education , F.R.S. , & c . Gun - locks ...
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... advantage in some cases . The saving in size of guns , therefore , in expense of transport would be enormous . This is , however , a very small matter , in my opinion , com- pared to the advantage of , by this means , being enabled to ...
... advantage in some cases . The saving in size of guns , therefore , in expense of transport would be enormous . This is , however , a very small matter , in my opinion , com- pared to the advantage of , by this means , being enabled to ...
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... advantage by Mr. Armstrong , but has hitherto baffled Mr. Whitworth , in his endeavours to obtain good results from rifled cannon . The 32 - pounder and the 68 - pounder made by the latter were burst by the pressure in the gun , though ...
... advantage by Mr. Armstrong , but has hitherto baffled Mr. Whitworth , in his endeavours to obtain good results from rifled cannon . The 32 - pounder and the 68 - pounder made by the latter were burst by the pressure in the gun , though ...
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... advantage , that such stations are unfavourable generally to the native troops . So far as the main purposes of the army of India are concerned , this can be done , with the additional advantage , of securing the country from external ...
... advantage , that such stations are unfavourable generally to the native troops . So far as the main purposes of the army of India are concerned , this can be done , with the additional advantage , of securing the country from external ...
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... advantage of coal mines . In Upper Assam healthy stations are to be found , and there is considerable scope for the formation of English establishments . At the present moment these stations are remote ; but all the main military ...
... advantage of coal mines . In Upper Assam healthy stations are to be found , and there is considerable scope for the formation of English establishments . At the present moment these stations are remote ; but all the main military ...
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Page 232 - And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
Page 264 - Twas then great Marlborough's mighty soul was proved, That, in the shock of charging hosts unmoved, Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war ; In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
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Page 264 - Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage. So when an angel, by divine command, With rising tempests shakes a guilty land (Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed), Calm and serene he drives the furious blast ; And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform. Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
Page 211 - The army of the Long Parliament was raised for home service. The pay of the private soldier was much above the wages earned by the great body of the people; and, if he distinguished himself by intelligence and courage, he might hope to attain high commands. The ranks were accordingly composed of persons superior in station and education to the multitude. These persons, sober, moral, diligent, and accustomed to reflect, had been induced to take up arms, not by the pressure of want, not by the love...
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