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

    by William Ross King ...
    "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

    by William Ross King ...
    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

    by William Ross King ...
    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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  • My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War

    by Ben Johannis Viljoen, P. Van Breda ...
    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

    by Bob Carruthers ...
    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

    by Waller Ashe, E. V. Wyatt-Edgell ...
    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

    by Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baden-Powell of Gilwell ...
    "The Matabele Campaign" is a detailed account of the military operations conducted against the Matabele people in Southern Africa. Written by Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, the book provides an insightful perspective on the challenges faced by British forces during this tumultuous period. Baden-Powell, who later founded the Boy Scouts, draws on his experiences and observations to ... Read more

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

    by Baden-Powell, Sir Robert ...
    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

    by Charles L. Norris-Newman ...
    "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

    by Thomas Knight ...
    In the first section, Knight recounts his time in Holland during the Napoleonic Wars, describing the harsh conditions faced by soldiers and the challenges of military life. His detailed observations provide insight into the terrain, the Dutch people, and the shifting political landscape of Europe during this period.The centerpiece of the memoir is Knight’s personal account of the Battle of ... Read more

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  • Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege

    by Henry Woodd Nevinson ...
    In "Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege," Henry Woodd Nevinson presents a vivid, firsthand account of the siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War. Through a blend of journalistic precision and literary flair, Nevinson captures the despair, resilience, and daily struggles of the besieged British garrison. His writing is characterized by keen observation and emotional depth, set against the ... Read more

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  • My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War

    by Ben J. Viljoen ...
    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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