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245	1	2	_aA Handbook of the Boer War : _bWith General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-24
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouth African War, 1899-1902
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15699
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