The Anglo-Boer War was a ‘small war’, but it left an indelible mark on South Africa and its future and represented a watershed in British Imperialism and the Empire.
It was an interesting war with all the elements that makes military history intriguing: David against Goliath, amateurs against professionals, heroes and villains, bravery and cowardice, glory and suffering, brilliant victories and humiliating defeats.
Based on extensive research, using numerous sources, this e-book presents a vast amount of information and comparative statistics surrounding the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, in a clear and graphic fashion. This publication, arguably the most comprehensive on this subject matter, contains:
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Essential information required when visiting battle fields or researching campaigns.
3 COLOURED DIAGRAMS
The Composition of a British Infantry Division; Anglo-Boer War Rifles and Artillery.
2 COLOURED GENERAL MAPS
Southern Africa – The seat of the war; The Anglo-Boer War in Global Context.
5 COLOURED CAMPAIGN MAPS
The First Republican Offensive; Field Marshal Roberts’ Campaign; The Guerrilla Phase.
The Blockhouse System: The Concentration Camps.
25 COLOURED BATTLE MAPS
The Famous Sieges; The ‘Black Week’ Battles and all the Key Battles and Operations of the War.
8 FACT SHEETS
The Balance Sheet of Forces; The Butcher’s Bill (Casualties); The Concentration Camps.
The Republican Forces; The Commandos; The Rank and Command Structure
Notes on Marksmanship.
The British and Imperial Units involved in the War.
The British and Imperial Cemeteries in South Africa.