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Volunteers on the Veld: Britain's Citizen-Soldiers and the South African War, 1899–1902 (Campaigns and Commanders #12)By Stephen M. Miller
Trade Paperback 236 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition 2007. Attractive illustrated wraps show off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
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 they quickly became disillusioned when they found themselves committed not to the… Read More
