Abstract

ESQUIVEL TRIANA, Ricardo. The US Liberal Influence in the Colombian Army (1880-1904). Rev. Cient. Gen. José María Córdova [online]. 2017, vol.15, n.20, pp.227-246. ISSN 1900-6586.  https://doi.org/10.21830/19006586.182.

This article characterizes the liberal U. S. influence on the Colombian Army, 1880-1904. In theory, it assumes that the formation of the army is inherent to nation-state, reflected in its conflictive environments; but not analyze liberal thought or its partisan manifestations. Such influence was based on Emory Upton tactics, a liberal military, surpassing the European doctrines that prevailed in Colombia. From the military school, it imposed by U. S. mission, veteran in the “Indian wars”; especially by Henry Lemly, an officer who was also an agent in the purchase of weapons, a sports promoter and writer ot types and customs.

Keywords : military education; military history - Colombia, 1880-1904; military strategy.

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