Battles Of The Boer War
By W. Baring Pemberton
Published by B.T. Batsford Ltd: London 1964 1st Edition
"W. Baring Pemberton's Battles of the Boer War offers a detailed, critical account of the conflict, emphasizing the tactics and generalship of both sides through extensive use of primary sources like unpublished diaries and letters. The book reevaluates key leaders and challenges earlier perceptions of the war, revealing the complexities and significant human cost. It portrays the Boer War as a transition from an older style of "Gentleman's War" to the more brutal realities of modern warfare, ultimately leading to the British victory but at the expense of controversial tactics and significant suffering on the veldt.
The book examines the initial, overwhelming defeat of the more experienced British forces by the skilled and determined Boer farmers, highlighting the latter's initial tactical successes. Pemberton's work is noted for its nuanced approach, offering a critical but humane perspective on the Boer and British commanders, showcasing how the conflict forced the adoption of new, often controversial, British tactics to achieve eventual victory. By incorporating eye-witness accounts, Pemberton provides a radically changed and more complex picture of the conflict, moving beyond a simplistic view of the war to explore the harsh realities of the fighting and its lasting impact. "
Light wear to dustjacket otherwise very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 22.5cm x 16cm x 2cm - 216 Pages
