Volunteers on the Veld: Britain's Citizen-Soldiers and the South African War, 1899-1902 Volume 12
(Part of the Campaigns and Commanders (#12) Series and Campaigns and Commanders Series)
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When the Second Boer War erupted in South Africa in 1899, Great Britain was confident that victory would come quickly and decisively. Instead, the war lasted for three grueling years. To achieve final victory, the British government was forced to depend not only on its Regular Army but also on a large volunteer force. This book spotlights Britain's "citizen army" to show who these volunteers were, why they enlisted, how they were trained--and how...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0806169087
ISBN13:9780806169088
Release Date:July 2021
Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
Length:252 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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