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Author : Kenneth Griffith
Publisher : Viking Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780670697564
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (975 download)
Download or read book Thank God We Kept the Flag Flying written by Kenneth Griffith and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1975 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth Griffith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Thank God We Kept the Flag Flying written by Kenneth Griffith and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald MacDonald
Publisher : Рипол Классик
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book How We Kept the Flag Flying written by Donald MacDonald and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1900 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ken Gillings
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1920315802
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (23 download)
Download or read book While they kept the flag flying - The Relief of Ladysmith - Battle of Thukela Heights 1900 written by Ken Gillings and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever the casualties, the Battle of the Thukela Heights was, until the Second World War, arguably the biggest fought by the British in Africa, and until the Falklands war of 1982, the biggest battle fought by the British in the Southern Hemisphere. This battle paved the way for the development of new battle tactics, which were subsequently used in the great battles in Europe during the First World War.
Author : Stephen M. Miller
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136322833
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)
Download or read book Lord Methuen and the British Army written by Stephen M. Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study analyzes the readiness of the British military establishment for war in 1899 and its performance in the South African War (1899-1902). It focuses on the career of Field Marshal Paul Sanford, 3rd Baron Methuen, whose traditional military training, used so effectively in Queen Victoria's small wars, was put to the test by the modern challenges of the South African War. A subsidiary aim of this work is to correct and refine the historical consensus that Methuen's campaing in the South African War was plagued by practical errors and poor judgement. The South African War was a crucial transitional episode in the history of the British army. Unlike Great Britain's other expeditions, it required the concentrated resources of the entire empire. It was a modern war in the sense that it employed the technology, the weaponry, the communications, and the transportation of the second industrial revolution.
Author : Edward Spiers
Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1848325940
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Letters from Ladysmith written by Edward Spiers and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Spiers, a leading authority on the Victorian British army, presents here a select edition of letters from the siege of Ladysmith (1899–1900) that have not been seen since their original publication in metropolitan and provincial newspapers. The 250 letters were published in different British newspapers and provide crucial insights into contemporary perceptions of the battles that preceded the siege, the onset of the siege itself, and the desperate and bloody attempts to relieve the town. Subsequent efforts to defend Ladysmith – and to march to its relief – became the great dramatic saga of the early phase of the Anglo–Boer War, providing the context for a series of dramatic battles that embarrassed the Empire and destroyed established reputations. Much has been written about the failings of the British commanders but it is clear that in no other theatre in the war were the practical difficulties so real – or the stakes so high. These letters reflect vividly the feelings of junior officers and other ranks as they struggled to cope with the demands of modern warfare, These eyewitness testimonies provide first-hand commentary upon the events in Natal that shattered the pre-war confidence in Britain.
Author : Candice Millard
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307948781
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)
Download or read book Hero of the Empire written by Candice Millard and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Destiny of the Republic, this thrilling biographical account of the life and legacy of Wintson Churchill is a "nail-biter and top-notch character study rolled into one" (The New York Times). At the age of twenty-four, Winston Churchill was utterly convinced it was his destiny to become prime minister of England. He arrived in South Africa in 1899, valet and crates of vintage wine in tow, to cover the brutal colonial war the British were fighting with Boer rebels and jumpstart his political career. But just two weeks later, Churchill was taken prisoner. Remarkably, he pulled off a daring escape—traversing hundreds of miles of enemy territory, alone, with nothing but a crumpled wad of cash, four slabs of chocolate, and his wits to guide him. Bestselling author Candice Millard spins an epic story of bravery, savagery, and chance encounters with a cast of historical characters—including Rudyard Kipling, Lord Kitchener, and Mohandas Gandhi—with whom Churchill would later share the world stage. But Hero of the Empire is more than an extraordinary adventure story, for the lessons Churchill took from the Boer War would profoundly affect twentieth century history.
Author : Denis Judd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 085772231X
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)
Download or read book The Boer War written by Denis Judd and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boer War of 1899-1902 was an epic of heroism and bungling, cunning and barbarism, with an extraordinary cast of characters - including Churchill, Rhodes, Conan Doyle, Smuts, Kipling, Gandhi, Kruger and Kitchener. The war revealed the ineptitude of the British military and unexpectedly exposed the corrupt underside of imperialism in the establishment of the first concentration camps, the shooting of Boer prisoners-of-war and the embezzlement of military supplies by British officers. This acclaimed book provides a complete history of the Boer War - from the first signs of unrest to the eventual peace. In the process, it debunks several of the myths which have grown up around the conflict and explores the deadly legacy it left for southern Africa.
Author : Gavin Bell
Publisher : Little Brown GBR
ISBN 13 : 9780316853590
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (535 download)
Download or read book Somewhere Over the Rainbow written by Gavin Bell and published by Little Brown GBR. This book was released on 2000 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel book by an award-winning writer, it is a compelling portrait of a country in search of an identity, South Africa.
Author : Troy Anthony Woolls Rutledge
Publisher : Rutledge EPUBliser
ISBN 13 : 0648379183
Total Pages : 605 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Reverend William Woolls Rutledge 1849 to 1921 written by Troy Anthony Woolls Rutledge and published by Rutledge EPUBliser. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the series, 'Rutledges of Australia', continues from 'The Life of James Rutledge, Pioneer in Australian Education'. The next generation of the Rutledges in Australia explores the life of the Reverend William Woolls Rutledge, from 1849 to 1921. Following in his fathers footsteps in the Methodist faith, and the cause for social equality and progression, and to counter the social evils of the day. Carruthers described him as a man of honour, 'devout in his spirit, beautifully submissive in affliction and suffering ... being dead he yet speaketh'.
Author : Curt Zoller
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131747659X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)
Download or read book Annotated Bibliography of Works About Sir Winston S. Churchill written by Curt Zoller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique resource will be an enormous aid and impetus to Churchill studies. It lists over 600 works, with annotations, and includes sections listing an additional 5,900 entries covering book reviews, significant articles, and chapters from books. Separate author and title indexes will allow the user to locate specific entries. The book's aim is to direct students, researchers, and bibliophiles to the entire corpus of works about Churchill.
Author : Fred R. van Hartesveldt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 031303236X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book The Boer War written by Fred R. van Hartesveldt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-05-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years after the Boer War, the British continue to debate what went wrong, while the war has significant nationalist overtones in today's South Africa. This book examines changes in interpretations of the war and provides a bibliography of major sources on the Boer War, now sometimes called the South African War. The bibliography focuses on the military history, but also includes some historical accounts of the political debate. The first part of the book provides an extended historiographical essay, while part two provides an annotated bibliography of the titles discussed in part one. Historiographical questions concerning the Boer War are numerous. Discussions of military operations focus on the early use of modern weaponry and the effect of guerrilla tactics on a traditional force, while other historians debate the question of British military leadership and organization. Questions also revolve around British imperialism and the scramble for Africa. Frequently called the second war for freedom by South African authors, the war was the reason that South Africa, unlike other British colonies, gained independence without majority rule. This makes the war of continuing relevance to the turmoil in South Africa, the collapse of the minority government, and the continuing problems of the current government. This book will provide a useful tool for those wishing to research the war.
Author : Louis Creswicke
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1692 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book South Africa and the Transvaal War (Vol. 1-8) written by Louis Creswicke and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 1692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis Creswicke's monumental work, 'South Africa and the Transvaal War' spans eight volumes and provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Second Boer War. Written in a journalistic style, Creswicke's work captures the tension and complexities of this significant historical conflict. The vivid descriptions of battles, political maneuvering, and personal accounts bring to life this pivotal moment in South African history. With a focus on military strategy and the impact on the civilian population, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the war. Creswicke's attention to detail and dedication to accuracy make this work a valuable resource for students and historians alike. Louis Creswicke, a British author and historian, undertook the monumental task of chronicling the Second Boer War to provide a comprehensive account of the conflict. His background in journalism and keen interest in military history equipped him to undertake this ambitious project. Creswicke's dedication to thorough research and impartial storytelling sets his work apart as a definitive resource on the subject. For readers interested in military history, colonial conflicts, or South African history, 'South Africa and the Transvaal War' is a must-read. Creswicke's detailed narrative and insightful analysis provide a valuable perspective on a pivotal moment in history, making this work essential for understanding the complexities of the Second Boer War.
Author : Harold E. Raugh Jr.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1576079260
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)
Download or read book The Victorians at War, 1815-1914 written by Harold E. Raugh Jr. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-10-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the strength of the British Army from 1815 to 1914, this groundbreaking reference presents the most recent research on the most significant wars, campaigns, battles, and leaders. The Victorians at War*, 1815–1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History surveys the major wars, campaigns, battles, and expeditions of the British Army as well as its weaponry, tactics, and all other aspects of its operations from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the dawn of World War I. Containing numerous maps depicting various theaters of war, this all-encompassing volume explains why the numerous military operations took place and what the results were. Biographies reveal fascinating facts about British and Indian Army officers and other ranks, while other entries deal with recruitment, training, education and literacy, uniforms, equipment, pay and conditions, social backgrounds of the soldiers, diseases and wounds they fell victim to, and much more. This volume is indispensable to those wanting to gain information about the British Army during this remarkable imperial era.
Author : Nicki von der Heyde
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1920545751
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa written by Nicki von der Heyde and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert battlefields guide Nicki von der Heyde presents 71 battles covering three wars and a series of conflicts that shaped the course of South Africa’s history – from the colonial clashes that characterised the 18th and 19th centuries through to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the 2nd Anglo-Boer War of 1899–1902. Informative and lively accounts of the engagements are provided, with special attention given to the context, action, outcomes and principal combatants involved. Arranged in provincial and regional order, the Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa includes an array of special features that allow for an enthralling and multi-layered account of the battles: • 580 images • 80 illustrated timelines • 60 fact and feature boxes • 16 annotated battle maps • 10 regional locator maps • Detailed directions to each site • GPS co-ordinates for inaccessible locations. Comprehensive, compelling and vividly illustrated, the Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa is an indispensable tool for professional and amateur military historians as well as anyone interested in exploring South Africa’s fascinating history.
Author : Chris Schoeman
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1770225323
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Churchill’s South Africa written by Chris Schoeman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In October 1899, the twenty-four-year-old Winston Churchill sailed for South Africa as war correspondent for the Morning Post to report on the Anglo-Boer War. When he returned the following year, it was as a military celebrity. This book follows Churchill’s footsteps across South Africa and gives his impressions of the places he visited, the landscapes he saw, the people he encountered and the events he was involved in. Churchill’s South Africa covers the future statesman’s travels across the Great Karoo and through the green hills of Natal, his capture by the Boers, his escape to Delagoa Bay and his triumphant return to the Natal front as an officer in the South African Light Horse. It recreates the drama of the Battle of Spioen Kop and the relief of Ladysmith, and describes Churchill’s experiences during the British advance through the Free State and the Transvaal, before returning to England as a Boer War hero. Enlivened with photographs and with quotations from Churchill’s pen, this beautifully produced volume documents the travels of a key historical figure in South Africa at a critical time in its history.
Author : Harold E. Raugh
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351147587
Total Pages : 1025 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)
Download or read book The British Army 1815-1914 written by Harold E. Raugh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays examines the evolution of the British Army during the century-long Pax Britannica, from the time Wellington considered its soldiers 'the scum of the earth' to the height of the imperial epoch, when they were highly-respected 'soldiers of the Queen'. The British Army during this period was a microcosm and reflection of the larger British society. As a result, this study of the British Army focuses on its character and composition, its officers and men, efforts to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and its role and performance on active service while an instrument of British Government policy.
