The Armies of Europe by Fedor von Köppen
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"The Armies of Europe" by Fedor von Köppen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed work examines the organization, strength, and nature of the various military forces across European nations during a time of significant military restructuring and preparation for potential conflict. The book serves as an essential resource for those interested in military history, providing insight into the different armies of the time, including the British
Empire, the German Empire, and several other European powers. The opening of the book introduces the concept that understanding the military capacities of different nations is crucial for those interested in foreign politics and military matters. It emphasizes the necessity for nations to prepare for war if they wish to maintain peace. The text discusses the British Army specifically, highlighting its unique structure based on voluntary enlistment as well as its reserves. The author provides a clear outline of the British military’s organization, numbers, and recruitment processes, asserting that Britain's reliance on its navy and a relatively smaller standing army makes it distinct from other European military powers. This introductory section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of military structures in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Köppen, Fedor von, 1830-1904 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Knötel, Richard, 1857-1914 |
| Translator | Gleichen, Edward, Lord, 1863-1937 |
| Title | The Armies of Europe |
| Contents | Preface -- Translator's preface -- Army of the British Empire -- The German Army -- Austria-Hungary -- Italy -- France -- Russia -- Denmark -- Sweden and Norway -- Spain and Portugal -- Switzerland -- Holland and Belgium -- Turkey and the States of the Balkan Peninsula -- Appendix (Navies). |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, David Tipple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Armies -- Europe -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Europe -- Armed Forces -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61365 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61365-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 712 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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