The Making of America, Svazek 9Making of America, 1906 |
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Strana 1
... rank of major - general of volunteers ; at twenty five commanded an army corps ; at the close of the civil war he entered the regular army , where he rose to be major general , succeeding to command of the United States army October 5 ...
... rank of major - general of volunteers ; at twenty five commanded an army corps ; at the close of the civil war he entered the regular army , where he rose to be major general , succeeding to command of the United States army October 5 ...
Strana 4
... rank of colonel in the regular army , wh he declined ; later with that of brigadier , and finally with t of major general , which he was induced to accept . To g personal bravery he united a moral courage comparable to that NELSON A. MILES.
... rank of colonel in the regular army , wh he declined ; later with that of brigadier , and finally with t of major general , which he was induced to accept . To g personal bravery he united a moral courage comparable to that NELSON A. MILES.
Strana 6
... rank the major general looks for constant hibitions of zeal and attention to their profession . If they form their duty he cannot doubt , confiding as he does in work and talent of the junior grades , that the army will be tinguished ...
... rank the major general looks for constant hibitions of zeal and attention to their profession . If they form their duty he cannot doubt , confiding as he does in work and talent of the junior grades , that the army will be tinguished ...
Strana 7
... rank of lieutenant , being made a captain in 1805 and major in 1808. He continued to advance in rank un- til , in 1812 , he had reached the command of the third artillery , with the rank of colonel . He distinguished himself at Niagara ...
... rank of lieutenant , being made a captain in 1805 and major in 1808. He continued to advance in rank un- til , in 1812 , he had reached the command of the third artillery , with the rank of colonel . He distinguished himself at Niagara ...
Strana 8
... rank of major - general of volunteers ; at twenty five commanded an army corps ; at the close of the civil war he entered the regular army , where he rose to be major general , succeeding to command of the United States army October 5 ...
... rank of major - general of volunteers ; at twenty five commanded an army corps ; at the close of the civil war he entered the regular army , where he rose to be major general , succeeding to command of the United States army October 5 ...
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The Making of America, Svazek 9 Robert Marion La Follette,William Matthews Hardy,Charles Higgins Úplné zobrazení - 1906 |
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Strana 99 - ... to Investigate and report upon all questions affecting the efficiency of the Army and Its state of preparation for military operations ; to render professional aid and assistance to the Secretary of War and to general officers and other superior commanders, and...
Strana 159 - Whatever argument may be drawn from particular examples superficially viewed, a thorough examination of the subject will evince that the art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated, that it demands much previous study, and that the possession of it in its most improved and perfect state is always of great moment to the security of a nation.
Strana 1 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world ; so far I mean as we are now at liberty to do it ; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
Strana 269 - The American people must either build and maintain an adequate navy or else make up their minds definitely to accept a secondary position in international affairs, not merely in political, but in commercial, matters. It has been well said that there is no surer way of courting national disaster than to be " opulent, aggressive, and unarmed.
Strana 119 - ... helpless, of the age requiring nurture, and of the sex entitled to protection from the free agency of the parent and the husband. The organization of the militia is yet more indispensable to the liberties of the country. It is only by an effective militia that we can at once enjoy the repose of peace and bid defiance to foreign aggression...
Strana 342 - None other than a gentleman, as well as a seaman both in theory and practice, is qualified to support the character of a commission officer in the navy; nor is any man fit to command a ship of war who is not also capable of communicating his ideas on paper, in language that becomes his rank.
Strana 51 - He was a foe without hate ; a friend without treachery; a soldier without cruelty ; a victor without oppression, and a victim without murmuring. He was a public officer without vices; a private citizen without wrong; a neighbor without reproach; a Christian without hypocrisy; a man without guile.
Strana 265 - The work of upbuilding the navy must be steadily continued. No one point of our policy, foreign or domestic, is more important than this to the honor and material welfare, and above all to the peace, of our Nation in the future.
Strana 99 - ... to the supervision of the Chief of Staff; and to perform such other military duties not otherwise assigned by law as may be from time to time prescribed by the President.
Strana 413 - ... and sweet domestic thoughts flash out one by one across the blackening salt-meadow between. How much has not kerosene added to the cheerfulness of our evening landscape ! A pair of night-herons flapped heavily over me toward the hidden river.