02223cam a22003013u 4500 48534 UtSlPG 20260610134121.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Wilson, Herbert Wrigley, 1866-1940 With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-19 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1" by H. W. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Boer War, detailing the events, strategies, and political implications surrounding this conflict. This volume examines the early stages of the war, including the buildup to conflict and the initial battles that set the tone for subsequent struggles." "The opening of the book sets the stage for the Boer War by recounting the political tensions leading up to the conflict, particularly the Boer ultimatum that triggered hostilities. It details Britain's unpreparedness for the war, the historical context of colonization in South Africa, and the growing animosity between British and Boer factions. Key figures like President Kruger and British officials like Sir Alfred Milner are introduced, providing insight into their motivations and actions. The narrative flows into the early military engagements, highlighting the strategic and logistical challenges faced by British forces as they confronted the Boer troops, emphasizing the complexities of military tactics employed on both sides." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South African War, 1899-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48534 89373 89373