The History and Legal Effects, Brevets: Armies of Great Britain and the United States

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The History and Legal Effect, Brevets: Armies of Great Britain and the United States From Their Origin in 1692 to the Present Time 
 
First Edition.  Hardcover.  
 
By James B. Fry, Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General, Brevet Major General, U.S. Army.  
 
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. 
 
This historical study explores the origins and complexities of the use of brevet rank in the United States Army. Tracing its inception in the Colonial era to its later iterations during the Revolutionary War and beyond, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal implications and practical effects of brevet commissions. It examines how brevet rank, a commission conferring a higher rank than a recipient's corps commission, was initially used as a means to secure services of officers already holding a rank and later evolved into a distinctive system of command and reward. The author delves into controversies and legal disputes that shaped brevet rank's evolving role in the military, highlighting its impact on issues of authority and entitlement. Through meticulous research, this book sheds light on a significant aspect of military organization, offering valuable insights into its historical and legal complexities.
 
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