The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches

By John Stirling, John Stirling, Stirling John Featherstone

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches"" is a historical account of the role played by colonial soldiers in the Second Boer War that took place in South Africa between 1899 and 1902. The author of the book, John Stirling, has based his account on the official dispatches that were sent by the commanders of the colonial forces during the war.The book provides a detailed description of the various colonial units that fought in the war, including those from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. It also covers the various battles and campaigns that were fought during the war, including the Siege of Ladysmith, the Battle of Spion Kop, and the Relief of Mafeking.The book highlights the bravery and endurance of the colonial soldiers who fought in the war, often under difficult conditions and against a determined enemy. It also sheds light on the political and social context of the war, including the tensions between the British Empire and the Boer republics, and the impact of the war on South Africa and its people.Overall, ""The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the role played by colonial soldiers in one of the most significant conflicts in South African history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430485930
• ISBN13: 9781430485933
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"