The rise of the scientific soldier as seen through the performance of the Corps of Royal Engineers during the early 19th century

The second half of the 18th century saw the formation of the first establishments to provide formal training to officers prior to receiving their first commission. The first school, the Royal Military Academy, was formed in 1741 by the Board of Ordnance to train Artillery and Engineer Officers. It w...

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Main Author: Thompson, Mark S.
Published: University of Sunderland 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.496142