The Boer War

Holt, Edgar

Description:

The first of modern wars, and yet one in which old-fashioned heroics wete still practiced-such was the South African War of 1899-1902.Khaki replaced scarlet, the importance of camouflage was seen for the first time: and, by means of deadly rifle fire and their flexible 'commando' tactics, 50000 Boers defied a British Army almst ten times as strong...Unclipped dustcover.Illustrated maps to endpapers. 317 pages text with illustrations. Very clean copy.No Marks

Details:

  • Publisher: Putnam
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1958
  • Edition: 1st Edition
  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 145 X 225mm
  • Lot No: 168
  • Hammer Price: $20
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