Anglo-Boer War: Maps, Facts & Stats

The Anglo-Boer War was a 'small war', but it left an indelible mark on South Africa and its future and represented a watershed in British Imperialism and the Empire.It was an interesting war with all the elements that makes military history intriguing: David against Goliath, amateurs against professionals, heroes and villains, bravery and cowardice, glory and suffering, brilliant victories and humiliating defeats.Based on extensive research, using numerous sources, this e-book presents a vast amount of information and comparative statistics surrounding the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, in a clear and graphic fashion.

This publication, arguably the most comprehensive on this subject matter, contains:INTRODUCTORY NOTESEssential information required when visiting battle fields or researching campaigns.3 COLOURED DIAGRAMSThe Composition of a British Infantry Division; Anglo-Boer War Rifles and Artillery.2 COLOURED GENERAL MAPSSouthern Africa - The seat of the war; The Anglo-Boer War in Global Context.5 COLOURED CAMPAIGN MAPSThe First Republican Offensive; Field Marshal Roberts' Campaign; The Guerrilla Phase.The Blockhouse System: The Concentration Camps.25 COLOURED BATTLE MAPSThe Famous Sieges; The 'Black Week' Battles and all the Key Battles and Operations of the War.8 FACT SHEETSThe Balance Sheet of Forces; The Butcher's Bill (Casualties); The Concentration Camps.The Republican Forces; The Commandos; The Rank and Command StructureNotes on Marksmanship.The British and Imperial Units involved in the War.The British and Imperial Cemeteries in South Africa.