The Great War of 189-: A Forecast

The Great War of 189-: A Forecast is a prophetic work by Rear-Admiral P. Colomb and Colonel J. F. Maurice providing a speculative and strategic analysis of a future world war. Set in the late 19th century the authors present a detailed hypothetical scenario of an international conflict between major European powers focusing on military tactics technological advancements and the potential outcomes of such a war. The forecast draws on the military strategies and doctrines of the time predicting how naval and land forces would engage in a large-scale war.The book also discusses the potential political ramifications of such a conflict examining the alliances and rivalries that could lead to a global confrontation. Through the lens of military theory and forecasting The Great War of 189- offers insights into the anxieties and military preparations of the late Victorian era reflecting the era’s growing concerns over the possibility of a devastating war. Though written as a speculative analysis the work holds a certain historical significance for its reflections on the nature of warfare and its surprisingly prescient observations about the evolution of modern combat.