Item ASTON, GG 3/4 - Papers, 1923-1924, relating to the teaching of military history

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ASTON, GG 3/4

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Papers, 1923-1924, relating to the teaching of military history

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  • 1923 Oct 25 - 1924 May 12 (Creation)

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Letter from Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey, MP relating to the lecture by Aston 'The study of war'; notes by Aston on Austrian Gen Ludwig A von Benedik's operations from 25 Jun 1866 to the eve of the battle of Königgrätz during the Austro-Prussian (seven weeks) War, 1866 including guidelines for composing essays and instructors comments; articles entitled 'The evolution of the British Empire Defence' and 'England in the great strike - a study in national psychology' in 4 parts, a critique of the 1926 General Strike intended for Outlook. With letter from Aston relating to his work for _Outlook _15 May 1926. 1 file

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The originals are held at the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney. The balance of the collection at Eastney consists of further newspaper cuttings relating to army training reports by Aston, 1921-1925 and 1933, and reviews of his books; further writings, 'Four

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