The first of modern wars, and yet one in which old-fashioned heroics wete still practiced-such was the South African War of 1899-1902.Khaki replaced scarlet, the importance of camouflage was seen for the first time: and, by means of deadly rifle fire and their flexible \'commando\' tactics, 50000 Boers defied a British Army almst ten times as strong...Unclipped dustcover.Illustrated maps to endpapers. 317 pages text with illustrations. Very clean copy.No Marks
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 145 X 225mm
- Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
- Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
- Country: United Kingdom
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01743 361772
- Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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