A book in Osprey's Men-at-Arms series. 247 x 184 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 40; contemporary photographs; full-colour plates. Wrappers very slightly rubbed and curled; earlier owner's hand-stamp to edges and title page; trace of spotting to inside of wrappers. Very good condition. An excellent guide to the conflict, and particularly the uniforms and combat clothing of both sides.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Boer War
Publisher: (London: Osprey Publishing, 1977) 0850452570
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0850452570
ISBN 13: 9780850452570
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Roffe, Michael

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This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the armies that fought in the Boer War. Both sides are covered, and the campaigns summarised. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

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