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The Transvaal Rebellion The First Boer War, 1880-1881.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, (c)2014.Description: 1 online resource (286 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781317868460
Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • DT2354 .T736 2014
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Subject: This book takes a unique look at the first Boer war by concentrating on the events and battles of the First Boer War. Due attention is also given to the 2nd Boer War - it's origins, key players and significance for the future of South Africa. The personal stories of heroism and sacrifice, sieges, rebellions and battles, make for an enthralling and dramatic tale - a classic of military history that will find a ready audience amongst military enthusiasts.
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Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of maps and plates; Acknowledgements; Publisher's acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Map of the Transvaal; Introduction: A clash of military cultures; 1 The Imperial factor and the Transvaal; 2 The situation in the Transvaal Territory in 1880 and the outbreak of rebellion; 3 The Boer and British military systems; 4 In open rebellion: the Boers seize the military initiative; 5 'Cribbed, cabined, confined, bound-in': the blockaded garrisons; 6 The Natal Field Force; 7 Laing's Nek; 8 Ingogo; 9 Seeking a way out of the war

10 Majuba11 Peace and betrayal; Conclusion: 'Remember Majuba!'; Select bibliography; Index

This book takes a unique look at the first Boer war by concentrating on the events and battles of the First Boer War. Due attention is also given to the 2nd Boer War - it's origins, key players and significance for the future of South Africa. The personal stories of heroism and sacrifice, sieges, rebellions and battles, make for an enthralling and dramatic tale - a classic of military history that will find a ready audience amongst military enthusiasts.

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