History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)
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| Author | Great Britain. War Office |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Maurice, John Frederick, 1841-1912 |
| Title |
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)
Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)" by Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed narrative examines the military conflict involving the British Empire and the Boer Republics, focusing on the preparations, operations, and outcomes of the war. The work likely serves as a comprehensive analysis of British military strategies in a conflict that was both contentious and pivotal in shaping South African history. At the start of the volume, the author sets the stage for the war by discussing the political climate and military preparedness leading up to the conflict. The opening chapter details the situation just prior to the outbreak of war, including the reinforcements mobilized by the British government and the strategic decisions taken based on intelligence regarding Boer military capabilities. The narrative illustrates the hesitance of the British leadership to acknowledge the potential need for conflict, as well as their underestimation of the Boer forces, leading to a critical re-evaluation of military tactics and logistics as the war commenced. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28158 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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