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100 1 _aJacson, Mainwaring George,
_d1859-1915
245 1 4 _aThe record of a regiment of the line
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-03
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Record of a Regiment of the Line: Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment During the Boer War 1899-1902" by Colonel M. Jacson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and operations of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, particularly during the pivotal events of the Boer War, focusing on their efforts in Ladysmith and other significant battles. It highlights the tenacity, bravery, and camaraderie of the soldiers as they faced the challenges of warfare during this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, Colonel Jacson outlines the regiment’s journey from India to South Africa, setting the stage for the imminent war. He details their preparations and movement in response to escalating tensions leading up to the conflict. The opening portion describes various operational activities of the regiment as they navigate initial skirmishes and the leadership dynamics within their ranks. The narrative captures the significant events that preceded the siege of Ladysmith, establishing a context for the experiences that will shape the regiment's history during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Infantry. Devonshire Regiment (1st Battalion)
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15972
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