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100 1 _aHales, A. G.
_q(Alfred Greenwood),
_d1870-1936
245 1 0 _aCampaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) :
_bLetters from the Front
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 2005-06-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Rudy Ketterer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900)" by A. G. Hales is a collection of letters that serve as both a historical account and personal insights written during the late 19th century. As a special correspondent for the Daily News, Hales offers firsthand observations and commentary on the experiences of Australian troops and their interactions with the Boer forces during the South African War. This work paints a vivid and nuanced portrayal of the war, reflecting the challenges, valor, and camaraderie amongst soldiers. The opening of the work introduces the motivations and sentiments surrounding the Australian volunteers as they embark on their military campaign. It describes the Australians' dedication as they prepare for a march to the frontlines, facing harsh conditions and the anxiety of engaging the enemy. Detail-rich, the text captures their anticipation for battle interwoven with moments of admiration for the beauty of the South African landscape. Hales emphasizes the importance of their role within the broader context of the Empire, conveying pride in their national identity and illustrating the early encounters with both Boer soldiers and the realities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16131
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