Boer War Illustrated

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Peter G. de Lotz
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070077776

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South African War Books by Anonim Pdf

With the hundredth of anniversary of the South African (or Boer) War of 1899-1902 fast approaching, the campaign is receiving increased attention from military enthusiasts of all types. R.G. Hackett's bibliography goes far beyond the bare listing of author, date, contents, etc. that one so often encounters, to become a unique evocation of the era. The original covers of over a hundred books of the period are shown, with several dozen in full color, often showing regimental badges and colors. Most books published before 1920 are covered, with the author drawing not only on previously published bibliographies, but the private records of London rare book dealers and individual collections such as that of the British actor Kenneth Griffith. With a more just society now prevailing in South Africa, the sympathy felt at the time for the Boers by some can once again be appreciated. In addition to many British regimental accounts, this compilation also contains accounts of women in the Boer war effort, Richard Harding Davis' shrewd observations, and the memoirs of a West Point graduate in the Irish-American Brigade in Boer service. South African War Books not only belongs in any comprehensive reference library, but will also be treasured by anyone seriously interested in the period of the colonial wars.

Author : John Wisser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1781583544

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The Boer War - A Military History - The Illustrated Edition by John Wisser Pdf

Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary maps, photographs, charts and prints, this authoritative military history of the Second Boer War was written by Captain John P. Wisser, a West Point tactician and academic in 1901. Included are the origins of the war, preliminary operations of the hostilities and comprehensive information of the battles and engagements, including Spion Kop, Elandslaagte, Magersfontein, the siege of Mafeking, and the final relief of Ladysmith.

Author : Ben Viljoen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798694637268

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My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War (Illustrated) by Ben Viljoen Pdf

"In the Boer war both governments began with bluff, but they couldn't stay there; the military tension was too much for them" ―William James - A Classic Book! - Includes the Original Illustrations

Author : Deneys Reitz
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 679 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787206243

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Commando by Deneys Reitz Pdf

During his exile in Madagascar, Boer soldier Deneys Reitz wrote about his experience of the Second Boer War (1899-1902). When it was eventually edited and published in 1929 as Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War, it still had the freshness and detail of an account written soon after the war. Reitz’ descriptions of the tumult through the eyes of a warrior in the saddle form not only a succinct narrative and important source for the Second Boer War, but his family connections (his father Francis William Reitz was State Secretary of the Transvaal), sheer luck, and participation at virtually every major event of the War all provide for a unique account. A vivid, unforgettable picture of mobile guerrilla warfare. Richly illustrated throughout.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : South African War, 1899-1902
ISBN : OCLC:123773458

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The Boer War by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arthur M. Mann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1409963462

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The Boer in Peace and War by Arthur M. Mann Pdf

Arthur M. Mann was the author of: Shadow and Sunlight (1893), The Truth From Johannesburg (1896), The Boer in Peace and War (1900) and Songs for the Front (1900).

Author : Thomas Pakenham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : South African War, 1899-1902
ISBN : 1841880140

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The Boer War by Thomas Pakenham Pdf

Originally published by Weidenfeld and Nicholson in 1979, an illustrated narrative of the Boer War, written by the author of SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA.

Author : Sir Arthur Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520836392

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The Great Boer War (Annotated and Illustrated) by Sir Arthur Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. The Great Boer War is a non-fiction work on the Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1900 by Smith, Elder & Co. By the end of the war in 1902 the book had been published in 16 editions, constantly revised by Doyle. The Introduction describes the book as:"A very thorough account, including tables at the end of those killed or wounded up until the 8th September when he left South Africa. This account is compiled with as much accuracy as was attainable at this date, and with as much detail as a single volume will permit. In frequent conversations with Boers, Conan Doyle has endeavoured to get their views upon both political and military questions. Often the only documents he had to consult were the convalescent officers and men under his care, therefore some errors may have crept in. The closing scenes of the Boer War have necessarily been treated with less detail than the earlier."The book was completed in September 1900, at a time when the British believed that the war was over.However, the war continued until 1902.

Author : SIR ARTHUR CONAN. DOYLE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1406882399

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The Great Boer War (Illustrated Edition) by SIR ARTHUR CONAN. DOYLE Pdf

Conan Doyle's account of the Boer War was completed in September 1900 at a time when the British believed the war was over, and first published that year by Smith, Elder & Co. The author constantly revised it and by the end of the war in 1902 the book had been published in 16 editions. It is reprinted from the final edition, complete with maps and an appendix showing the numbers of those killed and wounded.

Author : Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472810175

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The Boer War 1899–1902 by Gregory Fremont-Barnes Pdf

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'.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519145705

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The Great Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Pdf

The Great Boer War is a non-fiction work on the Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1900. During the course of the war some sixteen Editions of this work have appeared, each of which was, I hope, a little more full and accurate than that which preceded it. I may fairly claim, however, that the absolute mistakes made have been few in number, and that I have never had occasion to reverse, and seldom to modify, the judgments which I have formed. In this final edition the early text has been carefully revised and all fresh available knowledge has been added within the limits of a single volume narrative. Of the various episodes in the latter half of the war it is impossible to say that the material is available for a complete and final chronicle. By the aid, however, of the official dispatches, of the newspapers, and of many private letters, I have done my best to give an intelligible and accurate account of the matter.

Author : Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0853687641

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The Boer War by Philip J. Haythornthwaite Pdf

Author : Kevin F. Kiley,Digby Smith,Jeremy Black
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 0754819019

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century by Kevin F. Kiley,Digby Smith,Jeremy Black Pdf

The Crimean War is sometimes considered to be the first modern conflict and introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare.

Author : John Gooch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135271817

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The Boer War by John Gooch Pdf

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.

Author : Christopher Wilkinson-Latham
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0850452570

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The Boer War by Christopher Wilkinson-Latham Pdf

This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the armies that fought in the Boer War. Both sides are covered, and the campaigns summarised. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.