Black Week The British Army and Defeat in the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1900 |
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| Author:
| Barry, Quintin |
| Series title: | From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-80451-186-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2024 |
| Publisher: | Helion & Company, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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In December 1899 the British Army suffered a series of defeats in the course of a few days which became known as Black Week. Although heavily outnumbering the burgher armies of the Boer Republics, the British were unable to adapt to the local conditions or to the requirements of modern warfare.
In December 1899 the British Army suffered a series of defeats in the course of a few days which became known as Black Week. Although heavily outnumbering the burgher armies of the Boer Republics, the British were unable to adapt to the local conditions or to the requirements of modern warfare.