South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 4 (of 8) by Louis Creswicke
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"South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 4 (of 8)" by Louis Creswicke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the latter stages of the Second Boer War, particularly from the perspective of British military operations in the South African region. The book delves into the political and military complexities of the time, with crucial battles and strategies explored in detail, providing
insight into the broader conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics. At the start of this volume, the narrative opens with an analysis of the volatile political climate in Britain following military setbacks, reflecting public discontent and calls for a more effective government response. The focus shifts to the strategic maneuvers by British forces, especially General French's mission to relieve Kimberley and the siege tactics employed against Boer positions. Creswicke vividly describes the challenges faced by both the military and civilians during the intense fighting, as well as the collaborative efforts among British, colonial, and local forces. Throughout this opening portion, themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and the harsh realities of war are woven into the fabric of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Creswicke, Louis |
|---|---|
| Title |
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 4 (of 8) From Lord Roberts' Entry into the Free State to the Battle of Karree |
| Credits |
Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Subject | Transvaal (South Africa) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38768 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38768-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 783 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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