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The book delves into the experiences of Britain's volunteer forces during the prolonged Second Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902. It explores the backgrounds of these volunteers, their motivations for enlistment, and their training. As the war progressed, many faced disillusionment as they encountered the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare, contrasting sharply with the anticipated glory of traditional battles. This narrative highlights the complexities of citizen soldiers' roles and their evolving perceptions of the conflict.
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Volunteers on the Veld, Stephen M. Miller
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
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- Tytuł
- Volunteers on the Veld
- Podtytuł
- Britain's Citizen-Soldiers and the South African War, 1899-1902
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Stephen M. Miller
- Wydawca
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- miękka
- Liczba stron
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9780806169088
- Seria
- Tagi
- Ocena
- 3,85 z 5
- Opis
- The book delves into the experiences of Britain's volunteer forces during the prolonged Second Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902. It explores the backgrounds of these volunteers, their motivations for enlistment, and their training. As the war progressed, many faced disillusionment as they encountered the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare, contrasting sharply with the anticipated glory of traditional battles. This narrative highlights the complexities of citizen soldiers' roles and their evolving perceptions of the conflict.