Charles E. Callwell and the British Way in Warfare

Daniel Whittingham presents the first comprehensive study of one of Britain's most important military thinkers, Major-General Sir Charles E. Callwell. His book explores the development of British military thought to shed new light on colonial warfare, counterinsurgency, the South African War, tactics, maritime strategy, and the First World War.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Charles E. Callwell and British strategy; 2. Callwell's early career; 3. 'An art by itself': Charles E. Callwell and small wars; 4. 'Another page in the history of tactics': Charles E. Callwell and the South African war; 5. Khaki-clad maritime theorist: Charles E. Callwell and amphibious warfare; 6. 'I did my best to throw cold water on the scheme as a whole': Charles E. Callwell and the Dardanelles; 7. Not 'one of that band of dug-outs who became dug-ins': Charles E. Callwell, the war and retirement, 1914-28; 8. Conclusion.

About the author

Daniel Whittingham is Lecturer in the History of Warfare and Conflict at the University of Birmingham. He is a Councillor of the Army Records Society and International Secretary of the British Commission for Military History.

Summary

Daniel Whittingham presents the first comprehensive study of one of Britain's most important military thinkers, Major-General Sir Charles E. Callwell. His book explores the development of British military thought to shed new light on colonial warfare, counterinsurgency, the South African War, tactics, maritime strategy, and the First World War.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Whittingham, Daniel (University of Birmingham) Whittingham
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781108703185
• ISBN: 978-1-108-70318-5
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: Cambridge Military Histories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, HISTORY / Military / General, 20th Century, military history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Military tactics, Military and defence strategy, Theory of warfare and military science, Theory of warfare & military science