York reforms

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What was Duke of Yorks role in the Army?
Commander in Chief
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When were his reforms?
1795-1815
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Why was he forced to resign in 1809?
Scandal involving mistress
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What were main reforms?
Stamping out excesses of purchase system, Military college, tactical drills, light infantry regiments.
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What were problems?
Didn't change social class of officers.
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What were successes?
Good administrator improved admin and as historian described "did more than any one man has done"
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