Battles of the Anglo-Boer War Series (6 Battles available)
Battles of the Anglo-Boer War Series (6 Battles available)
Condition of all 6 Books: Very Good+. This books are in very good condition. The wraps have some slight/limited signs of wear but the pages of all books are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This books have clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
Battles of the Anglo-Boer War series provides an accessible guide to some of the major campaigns, battles and battlefields of this historic conflict in KwaZulu-Natal. The books are written for the general reader as well as for historians seeking fresh insights into the events leading up to, during and after the battles. The text is supported by contemporary accounts and photographs, some of which have never previously been published. Maps show in detail the routes and dispositions of the opposing forces for each battle.
-The Battle of Talana 20 October 1899
Softcover, ISBN 9780869754801
Publisher: Ravan Press (Pty) Ltd, 1999
The Battle of Talana was the first major engagement of the Anglo-Boer War. Although it ended with no conclusive result, it provided an opportunity for both Boer and British forces to appreciate the strength of their opponents.
- The Battle of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899
Softcover, ISBN 9780869754818
Publisher: Ravan Press, 1999
An attack on Elandslaagte station by the Boers prompted Major-General John French and Colonel Ian Hamilton to employ innovative tactics at Elandslaagte. The strength of this attack had a major impact on the morale of the Boer forces that faced it.
- The Battle of Colenso 15 December 1899
Softcover, ISBN 9780869755006
Publisher: Ravan Press (Pty) Ltd, 1999
Faulty and inadequate reconnaissance of the area by Buller’s men was no match for the meticulous planning of the young Boer general, Louis Botha.The outcome of this battle Buller’s first and failed attempt to relieve Ladysmith – was a serious reverse for British arms.
- The Battle of Spioenkop 23-24 January 1900
Softcover, ISBN 9780869755167
Publisher: Ravan Press (Pty) Ltd, 1999
Confusion and carnage among the British troops on the summit of Spioenkop followed what began as a successful surprise on the Boers. Under constant, heavy fire the British were forced to withdraw, once again failing to relieve Ladysmith.
- The battle of Vaalkrans, 5-7 February, 1900
Softcover, ISBN 9780869755174
Publisher: Ravan Press (Pty) Ltd, 1999
With Ladysmith weakening daily, Buller made a third attempt to relieve the beleaguered town. Inspired by his optimism, the British soldiers made an unusually feint attack on the weakly held Boer position. Although achieving partial success, Buller failed to capitalise on it and ultimately abandoned Vaalkrans.
- The Battle of the Thukela Heights 12-28 February 1900
Softcover, ISBN 9780869755181
Publisher: Ravan Press, 1999
The Battle of Tugela (or Thukela) Heights, consisted of a series of military actions lasting from 14 February through to 27 February 1900 in which General Sir Redvers Buller's British army forced Louis Botha's Boer army to lift the Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.
