Volume 61 of the series "From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914." This detailed study, now translated into English, offers a compelling account of the confrontation between the Boer commandos and the British Army on the Natal Front from the beginning of the Boer War in October 1899 to the British relief of Ladysmith in February 1900. The chapters focus on key battles such as Talana, Colenso, Spioenkop, and Vaalkrans. The central figure is Louis Botha, whose biography is partially recounted in this book: it traces his rise from ordinary citizen to commanding general in just five months and details his achievements as a military tactician. Making C. J. Barnard's meticulous research in Dutch and Afrikaans primary sources accessible to English-speaking readers, the book also features revised maps and a wealth of photographs, including some never before published.
Author
Barnard, C. J.
Title
General Louis Botha on the Natal Front 1899-1900
Details
English text, paperback, 100 bw-photos, 10 maps. 236 pages.
