The Boer Fight for Freedom (Classic Reprint)

Michael Davitt

ISBN 10: 1331025826 / ISBN 13: 9781331025825

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the complex history of South Africa's Boer War. The author delves into the events leading up to the conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics, exploring the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities. The author also analyzes the war's military campaigns and their impact on both sides, shedding light on the strategies and tactics employed by the opposing forces. The book further explores the war's humanitarian consequences, including the experiences of civilians caught in the crossfire. Through the author's meticulous research and engaging narrative, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the Boer War's causes, key battles, and its lasting legacy on South Africa and the world. The book presents a balanced and insightful perspective on a pivotal chapter in history, offering valuable lessons for understanding international relations and the complexities of armed conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331025825_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Boer Fight for Freedom (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331025826
• ISBN 13: 9781331025825
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

Discover the foreign volunteers who fought beside the Boers in the South African War and shaped its human story.

This nonfiction work recounts how groups from Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and America joined the Transvaal struggle, offering front-line courage, diverse motives, and powerful portraits of loyalty under fire. It weaves personal anecdotes with broader context, showing how international support influenced battles around Pretoria and beyond.

• Learn about Blake's Irish Brigade and the Chicago volunteers, their leaders, and the roles they played in key rear-guard actions.
• Meet the Hollander Corps, Zarps, and German volunteers, and see how language and culture intersected with military effort.
• Understand the range of contributions, from frontline fighting to ambulance service and non-combat duties.
• glimpse the human side of war, including moments of humor, sacrifice, and camaraderie under pressure.

Ideal for readers of military history and those curious about the international dimensions of the Boer War.

About the Author

Michael Davitt is a broadcaster for RTE. He has numerous other publictions which include Gleann ar Ghleann (1982), Bilgeard Sraide (1983), An Tost a Scagadh (1993) and Scuais (1999).