This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...and harbours. In war, definiteness of purpose is always a great gain; a few strategic positions strongly held are better than many weakly defended. The delay in the departure of the Fifth Corps from Tampa was of much concern to the people and government of the United States. But under the conditions existing ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...and harbours. In war, definiteness of purpose is always a great gain; a few strategic positions strongly held are better than many weakly defended. The delay in the departure of the Fifth Corps from Tampa was of much concern to the people and government of the United States. But under the conditions existing at the time, this delay was practically unavoidable; not because there was any lack of energy and soldierly qualities on the part of General Shafter and his officers, but because the facilities at Tampa for the embarkation of such a large number of troops were totally inadequate. As Tampa lies on the west coast of Florida only two hundred and seventy miles from the naval base of operations at Key West, and is nearer Cuba than any other gulf port of importance, it was most favourably situated strategically for a base of operations for the invading land forces. And as no other gulf port offered any better facilities for the encampment and embarkation of the Fifth Corps, it is evident that the only way confusion and delay at Tampa could have been avoided would have been for the United States government to have anticipated events and made the necessary preparations beforehand for the proper encampment and speedy embarkation of an army at that place. Had a large camp been laid out at Port Tampa VOL. I.--10 and an ample supply of good water been provided for; had the switching facilities been greatly increased and the wharfage been extended; had warehouses been built and filled with clothing, provisions, ordnance, wagons, ambulances, harness, and hospital supplies; had the post-office been enlarged and arrangements been made to handle a greatly increased amount of mail matter; and had a garrison of United States troops been stationed at the port to...
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Very Good (fault). No Jacket. Octavo. Bright gilt titles on black cloth. 268pp + ads. Ex-library with usual markings, card pocket rear. This volume discusses the campaign of Santiago de Cuba, the siege and capitulation. Map removed.
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Fair. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 274 pages. There are no marks or writing in the book. Seven (7) fold out maps are attatched. Light wear to the corners. Light shelf wear. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Light scratches, wear to the back cover.
