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_aSouth Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 8) : _bFrom the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-07-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3" by Louis Creswicke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume specifically covers the events from the Battle of Colenso in December 1899 to Lord Roberts's advance into the Free State in February 1900. The book explores the military strategies, challenges faced by the British forces, and the unfolding narratives of both British and Boer troops during the Second Boer War. At the start of this volume, the author sets the tone amidst a backdrop of British military failures and the atmospheric tension of the ongoing war. The narrative highlights the disappointments faced by British generals, whose tactics against the heavily fortified Boer positions resulted in disarray and despair among the forces and loyalists alike. Creswicke emphasizes the lessons learned from these early encounters, illustrating the evolution of military strategy as British forces adapt to the realities of guerrilla warfare while facing significant losses and the emotional strains of impending military actions. The opening portion lays the groundwork for a broader understanding of the conflict's landscape, setting in motion the complexities of military engagements that characterize the ongoing struggle in South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 | ||
| 653 | _aTransvaal (South Africa) -- History | ||
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