Journal of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, Volume 3The Institute, 1860 - Military art and science |
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... lands , recently acquired , and little occupied by the people of the plains , have received small attention , and have not , therefore , been fully consi- dered in reference to their military relations . They have been in some places ...
... lands , recently acquired , and little occupied by the people of the plains , have received small attention , and have not , therefore , been fully consi- dered in reference to their military relations . They have been in some places ...
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... land attached , are places of moderate temperature , suitable for English occupation , and there is no military reason why the stations should not be there placed , instead of in the low- lands of Madras . Stations on these Ghauts , as ...
... land attached , are places of moderate temperature , suitable for English occupation , and there is no military reason why the stations should not be there placed , instead of in the low- lands of Madras . Stations on these Ghauts , as ...
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... lands on each side of those valleys . At present these ranges are little known and explored , but the progress of the rail- ways uniting Bengal and Madras , will give us better means for becoming acquainted with them . Enough is however ...
... lands on each side of those valleys . At present these ranges are little known and explored , but the progress of the rail- ways uniting Bengal and Madras , will give us better means for becoming acquainted with them . Enough is however ...
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... lands around . This was only a small invalid depot , but is now being converted into an English cantonment . The late ... land - marches with countless followers , or of steamboat conveyance on the great rivers . Some have a preference ...
... lands around . This was only a small invalid depot , but is now being converted into an English cantonment . The late ... land - marches with countless followers , or of steamboat conveyance on the great rivers . Some have a preference ...
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... lands of India afford resources equal to those of any of our colonies , and the public have but to be made acquainted with the facts , to direct thither a portion of that emigration which has created new states in Australia , South ...
... lands of India afford resources equal to those of any of our colonies , and the public have but to be made acquainted with the facts , to direct thither a portion of that emigration which has created new states in Australia , South ...
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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 xxxv - ... so that the same be not repugnant to these presents, or to the laws and statutes of ' this our Realm ; and shall and may also enter into any resolution, and make any regulation, respecting any of the affairs and concerns of the said body politic and corporate, that shall be thought necessary and proper.
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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