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The Times history of the war in South Africa, 1899-1902 (Volume VI)

The Times history of the war in South Africa, 1899-1902 (Volume VI)

L S Amery

Paperback

African HistoryGeneral World HistoryOther Wars

ISBN10: 9353607000
ISBN13: 9789353607005
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 666
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.47 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Written at the height of the British Empire, The Times History of the War in South Africa, 1899-1902 is a cornerstone of boer war military history. Every major campaign is here. Volume VI carries the narrative into the hard, attritional stages of the conflict in south africa 1899 1902, combining eyewitness reporting with measured analysis in a single detailed war history volume. Guided by editor L. S. Amery, it traces the unfolding of anglo boer war campaigns, decisions made in London and the field, and the evolving struggle between regular armies and citizen commandos. In clear, vigorous prose, this classic second boer war history examines strategy, command, logistics and morale, setting sieges and guerrilla warfare within the wider story of victorian era colonial warfare and turn of the century warfare. It remains indispensable for military history students seeking primary-era perspectives, and a trusted reference for boer war researchers who need contemporaneous accounts of the british empire in south africa, supported by careful narrative and context. Equally, general readers gain a vivid sense of how the war was understood by informed observers of the day. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Essential for colonial wars collections and anyone building a serious library of modern-era campaign studies, it offers both an engrossing read and a tangible link to the historical moment it describes.

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