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The Anglo-Boer War
Year
2018
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
PG Cloete
Summary
The Anglo-Boer War was a 'small war', but it left an indelible mark on South Africa and its future and represented a watershed in British Imperialism and the Empire. It was an interesting war with all the elements that makes military history intriguing: David against Goliath, amateurs against professionals, heroes and villains, bravery and cowardice, glory and suffering, brilliant victories and humiliating defeats. Based on extensive research, using numerous sources, this e-book presents a vast amount of information and comparative statistics surrounding the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, in a clear and graphic fashion. This publication, arguably the most comprehensive on this subject matter, contains: INTRODUCTORY NOTES Essential information required when visiting battle fields or researching campaigns. 3 COLOURED DIAGRAMS The Composition of a British Infantry Division; Anglo-Boer War Rifles and Artillery. 2 COLOURED GENERAL MAPS Southern Africa — The seat of the war; The Anglo-Boer War in Global Context. 5 COLOURED CAMPAIGN MAPS The First Republican Offensive; Field Marshal Roberts' Campaign; The Guerrilla Phase. The Blockhouse System: The Concentration Camps. 25 COLOURED BATTLE MAPS The Famous Sieges; The 'Black Week' Battles and all the Key Battles and Operations of the War. 8 FACT SHEETS The Balance Sheet of Forces; The Butcher's Bill (Casualties); The Concentration Camps. The Republican Forces; The Commandos; The Rank and Command Structure Notes on Marksmanship. The British and Imperial Units involved in the War. The British and Imperial Cemeteries in South Africa.