The Royal Green Jackets are widely acknowledged as innovators who developed much of the thinking of the British infantry in the fields of tactics and training; mobility and marksmanship; equipment; management and individual initiative from the 18th century onwards. They were the first to wear green uniforms as camouflage rather than red and to fire the more accurate rifle instead of muskets. This book examines the history of the component regiments of the Royal Green Jackets and describes the action of individual regiments in the Napoleonic Wars; Boer Wars; and World Wars. Numerous illustrations and photographs depict the Green Jackets' uniforms in vivid detail.
#1270609 in Books John Howard Yoder 2003-10-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.80 x .43 x 5.08l; .49 #File Name: 083611812X192 pagesISBN13: 9780836118124Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful. Essays on Pacifism... but read "The Politics of Jesus" firstBy Full Fathom 5John Howard Yoder's collection of essays in "The Original Revolution" approaches the topic of religious pacifism on many fronts. It is a disjointed grouping; a fact which Yoder readily admits in his introduction; but it thereby allows for a fuller treatment of his convictions. OVERVIEW: The book is divided into two sections. The first deals with Biblical perspectives of war and peace. From the political options which the inauguration of Jesus' kingdom might have taken to Yoder's discussion of the continuity of the Bible's teachings on war from the Old Testament to the New; this section remains firmly rooted in the Biblical witness and delves deeply into the world of the text. The second section then deals with the ramifications of the first. Once the church has accepted a nonresistant Jesus; what will she do with him? Yoder suggests that we should proudly claim the position of Jesus; not because it is efficacious; but because it is obedient to Jesus' witness. The claim that "Jesus is Lord" is also the claim that "we are not." As such; it is no longer our place to see that history works out in the way we see fit (the self-conception of Christianity since Constantine); but rather simple obedience to Jesus; and thereby; a forceful proclamation of his gospel; his revolution. "The Original Revolution" provides a vision of Yoder's view on pacifism; from its origin to its manifestation. It challenged my traditional views on war and led to greater reflection on the claim not only of Jesus' teaching; but also of his life.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Timeless Arguments for Peacemaking in A complicated WorldBy Leon G HebrinkA "must read" for anyone interested in peacemaking; nonviolence or Biblical pacifism. This collection is foundational; I wish I had read it 25 years ago instead of last month.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A Great Place to Start Reading Yoder; A Must ReadBy AnonymousThis is the book that helped me try to start following Jesus again; helped me to believe in God again; and helped give me the courage and inspiration to suggest the idea of a Pentecostal Charismatic Peace Fellowship.I can without doubt say that this book has tremendously influenced my life and I am grateful for the biblical; theological; and Jesus centered approach that Yoder provides.
