CHAPTER IV

.--THE DISPATCH OF THE ARMY CORPS. Oct. 25-Dec. 9, 1899.

Dilatoriness of the Government--Full notice to the enemy--Mobilisation begins--Small proportion of cavalry--Loyal action of the Colonies--The greatest Expeditionary Force ever sent over seas--Embarkation of the troops--Food supplies--The voyage out--The plan of campaign--Character of the country--New tactics required--Despatch of the Fifth and Sixth Divisions 57-69

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