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Looks at the years between the Boer War and the Great War when military horsemanship was drastically improved. This book provides the first comprehensive study of the British Army's horse services between 1875-1925, including the use of horses in the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer and the 1914-18 wars. There is a particular focus on the military procurement of horses in relation to the domestic horse breeding industry, foreign supply in times of war, the debate about mechanisation versus the horse and an integrated military transport system. AUTHOR: Graham's lifelong interest in and study of military, social and landscape history has given him an understanding of military horses and their supply. This was the focus of his Ph.D thesis, 'Horsing the British Army 1875-1923'. He has had a number of articles published on horses in the First World War, mechanisation and army transport system. This book is a culmination of many years of research and experiences. 68 b/w illustrations, 8 maps, numerous tables

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.. . the first comprehensive study of the British Army's horse services (Veterinary, Remount and ASC) between 1875-1925, including the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer War and First World War. --Chiron Calling: The Magazine of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps ... a most scholarly book, with a mass of detail based upon an in-depth study of a wide range of sources ...--The Guards Magazine This comprehensive and meticulously researched volume is a valuable addition to military history in general and to veterinary history in particular ... as an account of 'horsing the British army' it is unsurpassed, and should be regarded as the definitive volume on the subject. --Veterinary History ... a fascinating read, where incredible amounts of research and considerable knowledge have been engaged and employed. If you have a passion for combat history and an interest in all things equestrian, this should be your one-stop shop. --History of War .. an absolute delight to read ... Combining his practical and working knowledge of heavy horses this magnificent and heroic work is essential for anybody who wants all the facts in one tome ... The layout is perfect for studying or simply reading for enjoyment ... --Bulletin of the Military Historical Society Horsing the British Army is a noteworthy achievement, which well meets the criteria stated for the Wolverhampton series: it is new, innovative, research-based, and accessible to all who are interested. It will, presumably, continue the standard work on its subject for many years to come. --Soldiers of the Queen ... certainly one of the best researched books I've read on army horses ... --Stand To! The Journal of the Western Front Association ... If you have any interest in military horses, you should buy this - it is unlikely to be bettered. --Society of Friends of the National Army Museum ... the significance of the subject and the enormous service Winton has done for historians in providing such a comprehensive account deserves full recognition. This is a really valuable contribution to the literature of the British Army before, during and after the First World War. --Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research

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Graham’s lifelong interest in and study of military, social and landscape history has given him an understanding of military horses and their supply. This was the focus of his Ph.D thesis, ‘Horsing the British Army 1875-1923’. He has had a number of articles published on horses in the First World War, mechanisation and army transport system. This book is a culmination of many years of research and experiences. He has organised many study tours to the battlefields of the First World War, taking veterans back to France, often for their first time. As a result, he has been privileged to spend time with them and listen to their memories of horses and the landscapes over which they operated. Having had experience of carriage driving, working with heavy horses and riding over a number of battlefields, Graham can combine a detailed knowledge of historical materials and sources, with a practical understanding of horses in the landscape. Graham retired in 2008 as Principal of a College of Adult Education to concentrate on research, publishing and tutoring. He is a part-time tutor with the University Of Cambridge Institute Of Continuing Education and has lectured in the USA and extensively in England. In 2013 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society.

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