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Title: A Handbook of the Boer War
With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans

Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "A Handbook of the Boer War" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book details various phases of the Boer War (1899-1902), examining military operations and strategies, as well as the broader sociopolitical context of the conflict. The author aims to provide an insightful compilation for students and those interested in understanding the complexities and dynamics of the war through a blend of anecdotal wisdom and tactical analysis. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations and objectives for writing this handbook, emphasizing his personal experience of serving in the Boer War for twenty-six months. The initial chapters explore themes of historical parallels, such as comparing the Boers to the Roundheads during the English Civil War, and discuss the nature of patriotism, duty, and discipline within military frameworks. The discussion is enriched by references to notable battles and strategies, illustrating how the unanticipated resilience of the Boer forces challenged British military assumptions and practices, setting the stage for a nuanced examination of the war as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

EBook No.: 15699

Published: Apr 24, 2005

Downloads: 219

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Handbook of the Boer War
With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans

Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "A Handbook of the Boer War" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book details various phases of the Boer War (1899-1902), examining military operations and strategies, as well as the broader sociopolitical context of the conflict. The author aims to provide an insightful compilation for students and those interested in understanding the complexities and dynamics of the war through a blend of anecdotal wisdom and tactical analysis. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations and objectives for writing this handbook, emphasizing his personal experience of serving in the Boer War for twenty-six months. The initial chapters explore themes of historical parallels, such as comparing the Boers to the Roundheads during the English Civil War, and discuss the nature of patriotism, duty, and discipline within military frameworks. The discussion is enriched by references to notable battles and strategies, illustrating how the unanticipated resilience of the Boer forces challenged British military assumptions and practices, setting the stage for a nuanced examination of the war as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

EBook No.: 15699

Published: Apr 24, 2005

Downloads: 219

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.