Encyclopedia of the Boer War
Author : Martin Marix-Evans
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,11 MB
Release :
Category : South African War, 1899-1902
ISBN : 9789798216022
Encyclopedia of the Boer War, 1899-1902
Author : Martin Marix Evans
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,89 MB
Release : 2000
Category : South African War, 1899-1902
ISBN : 9781851093427
Book Description
The Boer War marks the use of modern weapons by both sides for the first time in conflict. This alphabetical reference covers all aspects of the Boer War, including its origins, military strategy and tactics, main battles and sieges, political and military figures, and weaponry, as well as subjects such as the role of railways, treatment of the wounded, and the use of concentration camps. Contains a chronology and original documents, including the main body of a report on concentration camps and extracts from the minutes of peace negotiations. Evans is the author of several other books on British subjects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
The Boer War 1899–1902
Author : Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 17,97 MB
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1472810171
Book Description
Victorious in its previous campaigns in Africa against native armies, Britain now confronted an altogether different foe. The Boers proved to be formidable opponents, masterfully compensating for inferior numbers with grim determination, resourcefulness and strong religious faith. Their mobility, expert use of cover, and knowledge of the terrain, in which they employed powerful long-range magazine rifles, gave them initial advantages. By contrast the British suffered from inadequate transport, insufficient mounted troops and poor intelligence. Despite marshalling the immense resources of their empire, the British were to be severely tested in a war which one general described as 'the graveyard of many a soldier's reputation'.
The Boer War
Author : Martin Marix Evans
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 1999-10-25
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
Martin Marix Evans' splendidly detailed account of the events of the Boer War, a conflict which marked a turning point in the development of military technology. Complete with first-hand accounts, and over 150 contemporary maps and photographs.
Anecdotes of the Anglo-Boer War
Author : Rob Milne
Publisher : Covos Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,76 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
This often touching, sometimes hilarious book does not focus on dates or military strategy, nor does it attempt to condemn or vindicate the people involved. Rather, it focuses on the human interest stories that flavored this, "The Last of the Gentlemen's Wars". From the humorous story of the Boers firing shells laden with plum pudding on Christmas day into the beseiged town of Ladysmith to the tragic Legend of the Flowers, this volume is sure to entertain, educate and inspire.
The Australian Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Zulu and Boer Wars
Author : Ronald J. Austin
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 11,74 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Australians
ISBN : 9780958529631
Book Description
The Boer War 1899–1902
Author : Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,22 MB
Release : 2003-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781841763965
Book Description
Victorious in its previous campaigns in Africa against native armies, Britain now confronted an altogether different foe. The Boers proved to be formidable opponents, masterfully compensating for inferior numbers with grim determination, resourcefulness and strong religious faith. Their mobility, expert use of cover, and knowledge of the terrain, in which they employed powerful long-range magazine rifles, gave them initial advantages. By contrast the British suffered from inadequate transport, insufficient mounted troops and poor intelligence. Despite marshalling the immense resources of their empire, the British were to be severely tested in a war which one general described as 'the graveyard of many a soldier's reputation'.
The Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-century Land Warfare
Author : Byron Farwell
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 31,39 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393047707
Book Description
The late Byron Farwell served as an engineer in the British forces of World War II and was an author of at least seven books on various aspects of military history. In this encyclopedia, a labor of love intended for both scholars and general readers, entries include information on wars, revolutions, battles, sieges, spies, soldiers, technical military terms, weapons, and other aspects of 19th-centruy wars and military life. The length of an entry does not necessarily correspond to its importance. Some lesser conflicts and minor personalities are given more space, because information is not readily available elsewhere; and conversely, if information on a topic is widely available, the entry is short. Small bandw images enhance the text. A selected bibliography is included at the end of the volume. Indexing, at least by country or general topic would have improved this otherwise carefully prepared reference. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
The Encyclopedia of War, 5 Volume Set
Author : Gordon Martel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2973 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 140519037X
Book Description
This ground-breaking 5-volume reference is a comprehensive print and electronic resource covering the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day, across the entire globe. Arranged in A-Z format, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare - from the Punic Wars to the Mongol conquest of China, and the War on Terror; from the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman ‘the Magnificent’, to the Soviet Military Commander, Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov; and from the crossbow to chemical warfare. Individual entries range from 1,000 to 6,000 words with the longer, essay-style contributions giving a detailed analysis of key developments and ideas. Drawing on an experienced and internationally diverse editorial board, the Encyclopedia is the first to offer readers at all levels an extensive reference work based on the best and most recent scholarly research. The online platform further provides interactive cross-referencing links and powerful searching and browsing capabilities within the work and across Wiley-Blackwell’s comprehensive online reference collection. Learn more at www.encyclopediaofwar.com. Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title Recipient of a 2012 PROSE Award honorable mention
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century
Author : Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,30 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 9780754819011
Book Description
The Crimean War is sometimes considered to be the first modern conflict and introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare.
