Boer War

Boer War
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Publisher : Potomac Books
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015049981999
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Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Boer War by : Malcolm Riall

This personal account of one officer's experiences in the South African War is based upon the letters, diaries, signals, and over 1000 photographs of Lieutenant Malcolm Riall. A signals officer with the West Yorkshires, Riall was just 20 years old when he embarked for active service in 1899.

The Boer War 1899–1902

The Boer War 1899–1902
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 143
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ISBN-10 : 9781472810175
ISBN-13 : 1472810171
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boer War 1899–1902 by : Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Victorious in its previous campaigns in Africa against native armies, Britain now confronted an altogether different foe. The Boers proved to be formidable opponents, masterfully compensating for inferior numbers with grim determination, resourcefulness and strong religious faith. Their mobility, expert use of cover, and knowledge of the terrain, in which they employed powerful long-range magazine rifles, gave them initial advantages. By contrast the British suffered from inadequate transport, insufficient mounted troops and poor intelligence. Despite marshalling the immense resources of their empire, the British were to be severely tested in a war which one general described as 'the graveyard of many a soldier's reputation'.

Letters from Ladysmith

Letters from Ladysmith
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Publisher : Frontline Books
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9781848325944
ISBN-13 : 1848325940
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Letters from Ladysmith by : Edward Spiers

Edward Spiers, a leading authority on the Victorian British army, presents here a select edition of letters from the siege of Ladysmith (1899–1900) that have not been seen since their original publication in metropolitan and provincial newspapers. The 250 letters were published in different British newspapers and provide crucial insights into contemporary perceptions of the battles that preceded the siege, the onset of the siege itself, and the desperate and bloody attempts to relieve the town. Subsequent efforts to defend Ladysmith – and to march to its relief – became the great dramatic saga of the early phase of the Anglo–Boer War, providing the context for a series of dramatic battles that embarrassed the Empire and destroyed established reputations. Much has been written about the failings of the British commanders but it is clear that in no other theatre in the war were the practical difficulties so real – or the stakes so high. These letters reflect vividly the feelings of junior officers and other ranks as they struggled to cope with the demands of modern warfare, These eyewitness testimonies provide first-hand commentary upon the events in Natal that shattered the pre-war confidence in Britain.

Black People and the South African War 1899-1902

Black People and the South African War 1899-1902
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 0521272246
ISBN-13 : 9780521272247
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Black People and the South African War 1899-1902 by : Peter Warwick

This book focuses upon the wartime experiences of black people, and to examine the war in the context of a complex and rapidly changing colonial society increasingly shaped, but not yet transformed, by mining capital.

The Boer War

The Boer War
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 269
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780313032363
ISBN-13 : 031303236X
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boer War by : Fred R. van Hartesveldt

One hundred years after the Boer War, the British continue to debate what went wrong, while the war has significant nationalist overtones in today's South Africa. This book examines changes in interpretations of the war and provides a bibliography of major sources on the Boer War, now sometimes called the South African War. The bibliography focuses on the military history, but also includes some historical accounts of the political debate. The first part of the book provides an extended historiographical essay, while part two provides an annotated bibliography of the titles discussed in part one. Historiographical questions concerning the Boer War are numerous. Discussions of military operations focus on the early use of modern weaponry and the effect of guerrilla tactics on a traditional force, while other historians debate the question of British military leadership and organization. Questions also revolve around British imperialism and the scramble for Africa. Frequently called the second war for freedom by South African authors, the war was the reason that South Africa, unlike other British colonies, gained independence without majority rule. This makes the war of continuing relevance to the turmoil in South Africa, the collapse of the minority government, and the continuing problems of the current government. This book will provide a useful tool for those wishing to research the war.

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902
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Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages : 792
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ISBN-10 : 9781780884011
ISBN-13 : 178088401X
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 by : Valerie B. Parkhouse

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is a study of a group of memorials to soldiers who fought in a now nearly forgotten war, and deals with the many factors influencing why there was such an unprecedented number of memorials compared to those to previous conflicts like the Crimean War, fifty years earlier. One of the most important issues was the impact of changes in the organization of the British Army in the late 1800s, particularly the creation of locally-based regiments, heavily manned by volunteers drawn from local communities. The book includes a detailed commentary on the social conditions in England that also account for the unprecedented number of commemorations of this conflict. It discusses the variety of forms memorials took: informal – drinking fountains, ‘Spion Kop” stands at football stadiums; formal – stained glass windows, statues, etc., and the numerous and diverse places where they were located: cathedrals, town squares, public schools and universities. The growth of the national press and the rise of literacy is dealt with in detail, as well as the telegraph, whose invention meant that news became available overnight. Space is given to discuss the expression of Victorian prosperity in public works. The part played by the established church is well documented and an insight is given into the contribution of Imperialism, patriotism and jingoism. All these factors explain the motivation for the memorials’ creation. The book is illustrated with photographs and articles from newspapers of the day. Appendices cover those who are not commemorated, lost memorials, those who unveiled the memorials, colonial involvement and more. Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 will appeal particularly to social historians and students of military and social history.

The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)
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Publisher : UJ Press
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9781920382551
ISBN-13 : 1920382550
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) by : André Wessels

Based on many years of research with regard to the Anglo-Boer War, this book is essential reading for anyone who would like to know more about the most devastating conflict that has thus far been waged between white people in Southern Africa. However, with due course, this war also involved more and more black, brown and, to some extent, Asian people.

The Boer War

The Boer War
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 349
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ISBN-10 : 9781135271749
ISBN-13 : 1135271747
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boer War by : John Gooch

This collections of essays by leading British and South African scholars, looking at the Boer War, focuses on three aspects: how the British Military functioned; the role of the Boers, Afrikaners and Zulus; and the media presentation of the war to the public.

The Boer War

The Boer War
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Publisher : Craig WIlcox
Total Pages : 106
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105112239855
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Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boer War by : Craig Wilcox

Contains a guide to researching the records of those Australians who served in the Boer War, 1899-1902.