Publisher's Synopsis
""Opening Address of Major-General Sir Richard Airey: Before the Board of General Officers Assembled at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea (1856)"" is a historical document written by Richard Airey, a British army officer. The book is a transcript of Airey's opening address to a board of general officers who had assembled at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea in 1856. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the state of the British army and to make recommendations for its improvement.In his address, Airey discusses a range of topics related to the army, including the need for better training and discipline, the importance of maintaining a strong and well-equipped army, and the role of the army in maintaining the peace and security of the British Empire. He also touches on the challenges that the army faces, including the need to adapt to changing technologies and tactics, and the importance of maintaining the morale and loyalty of the soldiers.Overall, ""Opening Address of Major-General Sir Richard Airey"" provides a valuable insight into the state of the British army in the mid-19th century, and the challenges that it faced during this period of rapid change and development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, or in the history of the British Empire more broadly.Together With His Summing-Up Address, And A Written Memorandum Handed In To The Board On Supplies Of Camp Equipage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
