Events tagged with "edward cardwell"

Historical Events tagged with "edward cardwell"

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Military & Warfare

General Order 70 Transforming the British Army

July 1st, 1881 143 years ago

General Order 70 was implemented to reorganize the British Army. The reform aimed to enhance military effectiveness while also addressing earlier inefficiencies highlighted by the Cardwell reforms of the 1870s. Key changes included the reduction of regimental units and a revamped reserve system, allowing for a more agile military response. It marked the culmination of efforts by politicians like Edward Cardwell and Hugh Childers to modernize army structures amidst evolving military engagement challenges.