02295cam a22003373u 4500 15160 UtSlPG 20260610133345.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Van Warmelo, Dietlof, 1872-1966 On Commando Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of: Mijn commando en guerilla commando-leven Release date is 2005-02-24 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "On Commando" by Dietlof Van Warmelo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative provides a first-hand perspective of the author's experiences during the Second Boer War, vividly illustrating the struggles faced by the Afrikaners. The book recounts significant events and battles, showcasing the author's reflections on warfare, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of a soldier's life. The opening of the book introduces the circumstances under which it was written, revealing that the author composed it while imprisoned at Ahmednagar. In the initial chapters, the author recounts the journey of his commando unit as they depart to join the war effort. Armed with enthusiasm and new equipment, the members of the commando confront the harsh realities of war—including inadequate supplies and the struggles of adjusting to a life predominantly marked by hardship, danger, and uncertainty. The juxtaposition of their initial excitement and later disillusionment serves as a poignant reflection on the human experience of conflict, setting the tone for the detailed accounts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives Van Warmelo, Dietlof, 1872-1966 Afrikaners -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15160 56548 56548