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The Boer War saw the British Empire mobilizing over half a million men against 80,000 South African Boers. This richly illustrated history delves into the core of the conflict. A timeline provides quick insights into the causes and progression of the war, while firsthand accounts from soldiers offer a glimpse into the brutality experienced on both sides. The narrative, crafted by a distinguished historian, examines the strategies, politics, and social ramifications of the war, highlighting key figures such as Winston Churchill. With over 200 images, including numerous vintage photographs, the book traces the path to war, the initial offensives, the guerrilla tactics employed, and ultimately, the journey toward peace. This comprehensive exploration is both illuminating and engaging.
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The Boer War, David Smurthwaite
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- Rok vydania
- 2002
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- Titul
- The Boer War
- Podtitul
- 1899-1902
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- David Smurthwaite
- Vydavateľ
- Hamlyn
- Rok vydania
- 2002
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 208
- ISBN10
- 0600607739
- ISBN13
- 9780600607731
- Série
- Štítky
- Náučná literatúra, História, Príručky a návody, Afrika, Veľká Británia, Dejiny Európy, Európa, Juhoafrická republika, Sociálne aspekty
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- The Boer War saw the British Empire mobilizing over half a million men against 80,000 South African Boers. This richly illustrated history delves into the core of the conflict. A timeline provides quick insights into the causes and progression of the war, while firsthand accounts from soldiers offer a glimpse into the brutality experienced on both sides. The narrative, crafted by a distinguished historian, examines the strategies, politics, and social ramifications of the war, highlighting key figures such as Winston Churchill. With over 200 images, including numerous vintage photographs, the book traces the path to war, the initial offensives, the guerrilla tactics employed, and ultimately, the journey toward peace. This comprehensive exploration is both illuminating and engaging.