War In Practice: Some Tactical And Other Lessons Of The Campaign In South Africa 1899-1902

By Baden Fletcher Smyth Baden-Powell

Book Overview

War In Practice: Some Tactical And Other Lessons Of The Campaign In South Africa 1899-1902 is a book written by B. F. S. Baden-Powell. The book is a detailed account of the tactics and strategies used during the Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa. The author, who was a British military officer, provides a firsthand account of the battles and campaigns, and offers insights into the challenges faced by the British forces in their fight against the Boer rebels. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of artillery, cavalry, and infantry, as well as the importance of reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. The author also discusses the role of leadership and the importance of morale in military campaigns. War In Practice is a valuable resource for military historians, strategists, and anyone interested in the history of warfare.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: 1430447362
• ISBN13: 9781430447368
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"