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  • Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52

    "Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52" by William Ross King offers a vivid account of the military campaigns during the tumultuous period of the Kaffir War. The narrative is rich with personal experiences and observations, providing readers with a firsthand look at the challenges faced by soldiers and the complexities of colonial warfare. King's ... Read more

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  • Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52

    Campaigning in Kaffirland by William Ross King is a vivid, soldier's-eye view of the Eighth Frontier War (1850–1853) between British colonial forces and the Xhosa people of South Africa. Drawing from his personal experiences as a British officer, King recounts the hardships, ambushes, and skirmishes that defined the protracted campaign in the rugged Eastern Cape. His narrative captures the ... Read more

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  • Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52

    Frontier Conflict: A Military Memoir of the Kaffir War

    William Ross King's "Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52" offers a compelling narrative of the tumultuous events surrounding the Eastern Cape of South Africa during the Kaffir War. With a vivid and immediate literary style, King immerses the reader in firsthand accounts of military engagements, the complexities of colonialism, and the socio-political ... Read more

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    General Ben Viljoen, while engaged on this work, requested me to write a short introduction to it. This request I gladly comply with. ... Read more

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  • The Zulu War - Through Contemporary eyes

    Written in 1894, just 15 years after the war, this is James Grants excellent military history of the Zulu War of 1879. From the British disaster at Isandhlwana to face-saving at Rorkes Drift and the final humiliation of the Zulu nation at Ulundi, this is the contemporary view of how the events were conveyed to the public of Great Britain.Featuring original engravings from the Illustrated London ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Zulu Campaign

    This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and NotesCONTENTS (abridged list)CHAPTER I.Origin of Zulus—Their tribes—Senzagacone—Chaka—His wars—Innovations—Administration—Standing army—Death—Position of Zulus amongst kindred tribes—First contact with whites—The Boers—The English—Panda—His reign and death—Accession of Cetywayo—His promises to the English—Breaches of faith—The ... Read more

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  • The Matabele Campaign

    The following pages contain sketches of two kinds, namely, sketches written and sketches drawn. They were taken on the spot during the recent campaign in Matabeleland and Mashonaland, and give a representation of such part of the operations as I myself saw.They were jotted down but roughly, at odd hours, often when one was more fit for sleeping than for writing, or in places where proper drawing ... Read more

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  • Young Knights of the Empire, Their Code and Further Scout Yarns

    Popular children's book, set in World War I, first published in 1917. ... Read more

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  • In Zululand with the British, Throughout the War of 1879

    "There is a manly and generous ring through his book, infinitely preferable to an over-critical and carping spirit." - The Academy and Literature, 1881In 1879, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a force of about 1,800 British, colonial and native troops. Charles L. Norris-Newman, the only war correspondent present for the ensuing melee, managed to survive and wrote of his chilling ... Read more

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  • Adventures in Holland and at Waterloo; and Expedition to Portugal

    A Soldier's Tales of War and Adventure in Europe

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    In "Adventures in Holland and at Waterloo; and Expedition to Portugal," Thomas Knight provides a vivid account of his military experiences during the early 19th century. The book skillfully blends personal narrative with historical analysis, capturing the tumultuous events of the Napoleonic Wars. Knight's prose is marked by a keen observational eye and a reflective tone, offering readers a rich ... Read more

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    "Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege" by Henry Woodd Nevinson is a compelling firsthand account of the Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War. Nevinson, a war correspondent, provides a vivid portrayal of the hardships faced by the besieged British forces and civilians. His diary entries capture the tension, fear, and resilience of those enduring the siege, offering readers an intimate glimpse ... Read more

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  • My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War

    Benjamin Johannes "Ben" Viljoen (7 September 1869 – 14 January 1917) was an American Consul, soldier, farmer, Maderista, and Boer general. He is of Afrikaner origin. He wrote his autobiography, "My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War". The book is a realistic description of the war from a Boer perspective. ... Read more

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