The outbreak of war in 1914 marked the disappearance of the colourful uniforms which had distinguished the regiments of the British Army for some three hundred years. The splendid full dress uniforms of the British Army; now so rarely seen; were a familiar sight prior to the Great War. Once; a soldier's unit or branch of the service could be recognised from his dress: the colour of his tunic; the shape of his head-dress; the presence or otherwise of characteristic embroidery; cords and chains. Today such knowledge is largely confined to individual enthusiasts. Through his meticulous and beautiful paintings; Lieutenant Colonel MacLeod has created a permanent record of the ceremony; grace and dignity of the last of the British Army's full dress; now only used in military tattoos and other ceremonial occasions.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. best of emerging space power thoughtBy A CustomerDolman's thoughts in Astropolitik should be essential reading for anyone interested in space power and its relationship to the security of freedom; democracy and the United States in the 21st century. This book will definitely be required reading for military space leaders in the future; and should be read by every space leader or enthusaist today be they from the military; civil; or commercial sectors. Realist politics and unilateral action may be disheartening to some; and many may be opposed to Dolman's 'advice' at the end; but the logic and arguments he presents are sound and must be addressed by any potential opposition.In all; Astropolitik will become a classic of space power theory.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Timely TopicBy Jack Kennedy Jr.The geopolitics of space will be a more timely topic in the years ahead with so many spacefaring nations seeding fleets to 'the Moon; Mars; and Beyond.' The serious treatment of geopolitics of space is of growing importance. The space regimes fashioned by diplomats of the past must evolve in the years ahead to foster commercial activity and private property ownership. Astropolitics is abound as most recently evidenced by the reaction to President George W. Bush and his space policy internationally. This book is essential reading for those seeking to grasp the multiple issues that must be addressed on the direction ahead.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Best of both worldsBy Ioannis FourniadisThe introduction of the beliefs and dictums of geopolitics; the school of thought bringing together geography and international relations; in space theory and practice was; admittedly; long overdue. This is masterfully accomplished in this book; which; while been accessible and democratic in its style; is highly informed and thought-provoking.With the traditional struggles over terrestrial supremacy being far from over; the arena of space offers a new field for the realization of the power strategies of the contemporary "Great Powers". This is turn directly affects the power relations back home (Earth; that is); shaping thus the political landscape of the near future.The author; drawing from a plethora of geopolitical; historical and space-related records; has produced a compelling and essential read; concretly laying the foundations for a new; inter-disciplinary and highly relevant ground.
