The Boer Wars (2)

1898–1902

Ian Knight, Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator), Lee Johnson

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English

Osprey Publishing
01 March 1996

History; African history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; War & defence operations

Series: Men-at-Arms

On 11 October 1899 the Second Boer War between the British and the Boers began. The war saw the most powerful professional army in the world pitted against the unconventional tactics of the undisciplined Boers. Although the Boers were finally forced to surrender in May 1902 the war had taken its toll on their opponents who lost some 8,000 troops killed in action with a further 13,000 dying from disease. This book covers the organisation, uniforms and very different tactics involved in the conflict, from guerrilla warfare to a final war of attrition that the Boers could not hope to win.

By: Ian Knight
Illustrated by: Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator)
Edited by: Lee Johnson
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: illustrated edition
Volume: No. 303
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 194g
ISBN: 9781855326132
ISBN 10: 1855326132
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 March 1996
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction · Boer Forces, 1899 · The British Army in 1899 · Tactical Differences · The Conventional War · The British Army, 1900-1901 · Boer Forces, 1900-1902 · The Myth of the 'White Man's War' · The Bitter End · Glossary · The Plates

Ian Knight is widely regarded as a leading international expert on the Anglo-Zulu War. He has written, co-written or edited over 30 books, including several in the Osprey Men-at-Arms, Elite, Warrior and Campaign series. He is an Honorary Research Associate of the Natal Museum and Vice President of the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society. In 2000 he was the historian advising the Glasgow University team who made the first archaeological survey of the Isandlwana battlefield.