G. Hill: The story of the British army during the War of the Spanish Succession, which was one of the most important military conflicts in Europe in the early 18th century. The book describes how the British army evolved from a small force of mercenaries into a powerful and well-trained army that played a crucial role in the war. The author examines the tactics and strategies used by the British commanders, including the Duke of Marlborough, and how they adapted to new technologies such as artillery and infantry tactics. The book also explores the social and cultural changes that took place within the army during this period, including the rise of professionalism and the decline of the traditional aristocratic leadership. The book provides a detailed account of the battles fought during the war, including the Battle of Ramillies, Oudenarde, and Malplaquet, and how the British army's successes and failures influenced the outcome of the conflict. It also discusses the impact of the war on British society and politics, including the political and economic consequences of the conflict. The book is based on extensive research in primary sources, including contemporary accounts and memoirs, and offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in British history. Marlborough's Army 1702–11: A Study of Evolutionary Technology and Human Survival In John H. G. Hill's "Marlborough's Army 1702–11," readers are transported to the early 18th century, a time of great military conflict in Europe, where the British army underwent a significant transformation from a small force of mercenaries into a powerful and well-trained fighting machine.

G. Hill: The story of the British army during the War of the Spanish Succession, which was one of the important military conflict in Europe in the early XVIII century. В книге описывается, как британская армия превратилась из небольшой силы наемников в мощную и хорошо обученную армию, сыгравшую важнейшую роль в войне. Автор рассматривает тактику и стратегии, используемые британскими командирами, включая герцога Мальборо, и то, как они адаптировались к новым технологиям, таким как артиллерия и тактика пехоты. Книга также исследует социальные и культурные изменения, которые произошли в армии в этот период, включая рост профессионализма и упадок традиционного аристократического руководства. В книге представлен подробный рассказ о сражениях, произошедших во время войны, в том числе о битве при Рамильи, Ауденарде и Мальплаке, а также о том, как успехи и неудачи британской армии повлияли на исход конфликта. В нем также обсуждается влияние войны на британское общество и политику, включая политические и экономические последствия конфликта. Книга основана на обширных исследованиях в первоисточниках, включая современные рассказы и мемуары, и предлагает свежий взгляд на этот ключевой момент британской истории. Marlborough's Army 1702-11: A Study of Evolutionary Technology and Human Survival In John H. G. Hill's «Marlborough Army 1702-11» readers are transported to the early 18th, a time of great military conflict in Europe, where the British armory transformed from a small force of the powerent and warded fighting machine.

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