The British Army as it was, is, and ought to be: illustrated by examples during the Iberian War; with observations on India; the United States of America; Canada; the frontier line; the navy; the steamship wars, etc., by James Campbell , lieutenant colonel, is a valuable source of knowledge about military affairs. The book gives examples from the Iberian War, as well as interesting observations about India, the United States of America, Canada, the frontier line, the navy and the military use of steamships. The book contains important military aspects and analyzes that may be useful to a wide range of readers interested in the history of military strategy.