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Lädt ... Guide to Sieges of South Africa: Anglo-Boer Wars;Anglo-Zulu War; Frontier Wars; Basuto Warsvon Nicki von der Heyde
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A companion volume to the highly successful Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa, this features the pivotal sieges that characterised the Cape Frontier, Anglo-Zulu, Basotho and Anglo-Boer wars in one volume. Accounts of 17 sieges over the last two centuries explore in detail the historical context in which they occurred, the day-to-day military actions that sustained the investments and the conditions both soldiers and civilians faced while defending their territory against a hostile force. The siege descriptions are animated by maps and a variety of information boxes and human-interest stories, gleaned from diaries, letters and eye-witness accounts, while longer features focus on the practical aspects of siege warfare, such as artillery, medicine, food, and the psychological effects of besiegement. The book also provides practical information for visitors who wish to explore these historical sites. A fascinating read that will appeal to anyone interested in the volatile history of the country - armchair historians and travellers alike. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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In 1842 Dick King rode from Port Natal to Grahamstown to bring news of the Voortrekker siege of Durban: Grahamstown, a British military stronghold, was soon embroiled in the Frontier Wars between the Xhosa and the British settlers, during which the forts of Peddie, Cox, and Armstrong were besieged.
There is more to the book than places and dates however: maps, photographs, pictures and sidebars make the sieges come alive. Historical fact boxes share the page with funny stories and physical field guides. A wonderful read, even for the armchair explorer. ( )