A PERIOD OF WAR, 1856-1871.
Reductions after the war—Comparison between the situations in
Europe, in 1815 and in 1856—Fresh troubles and complications
imminent—Many wars and disturbances—Scientific instruction
introduced into the army—Practical training of the troops
carried out—The material comfort of the soldier attended
to—Military activity in England in 1859—The Earl of Strafford
succeeded by General Lord Clyde—Death of H.R.H. the Prince
Consort—Misunderstanding with the United States of
America—Chelsea barracks completed—Marriage of H.R.H. the
Prince of Wales—Death of Lord Clyde; succeeded by General Sir
W. Gomm—The Brigade of Guards Recruit Establishment—Public
duties in London—Fenian troubles in Ireland; the 1st and 2nd
Battalions succeed each other there; the Clerkenwell
outrage—Reforms in the armament of the British infantry 292