The Annual Confidential Report and Promotion in the Late Victorian Army

Authors

  • Ian F. W. Beckett University of Kent

Abstract

The annual confidential report offers insights into both the manner of promotion in the late Victorian Army and the personalities of some of its key figures. This article looks in depth at the form, function and usage of the Annual Confidential Report, arguing that it was a flawed system which hampered the ability of Lord Roberts and Viscount Wolseley to promote the best officers to high command.

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Published

2014-10-17

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