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The Battle of Dorking: Reminiscences of a Volunteer
Book • 1871
Written in 1871, 'The Battle of Dorking' is a novella by Sir George Tomkyns Chesney that initiated the genre of invasion literature.
The story is narrated by an unnamed veteran who recounts the final days before and during the invasion of Britain.
The narrative begins with the mobilization of armed forces near the Netherlands, the destruction of the Royal Navy by torpedoes, and an invasion force landing near Worthing, Sussex.
The British army, lacking proper training and leadership, is unable to defend against the invaders, leading to the conquest of Britain.
The novella ends with Britain being heavily taxed and its empire dismantled, with various territories gaining independence or being ceded to other powers.
Chesney used this fiction to highlight the vulnerabilities of Britain's military and advocate for better national defense.
The story is narrated by an unnamed veteran who recounts the final days before and during the invasion of Britain.
The narrative begins with the mobilization of armed forces near the Netherlands, the destruction of the Royal Navy by torpedoes, and an invasion force landing near Worthing, Sussex.
The British army, lacking proper training and leadership, is unable to defend against the invaders, leading to the conquest of Britain.
The novella ends with Britain being heavily taxed and its empire dismantled, with various territories gaining independence or being ceded to other powers.
Chesney used this fiction to highlight the vulnerabilities of Britain's military and advocate for better national defense.
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Mentioned by Oliver Morton as an early example of military science fiction, influencing later works.
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