Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War

Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War is a firsthand account of the Boer War from the perspective of a Boer fighter. The book provides a unique and insightful look into the war from the perspective of those who fought it.

Commando: A Boer Journal Of The Boer War

by Deneys Reitz

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1959 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	300 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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The Boer War

The Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic (Transvaal). The war began in 1899 and lasted for two years, ending with the British victory in 1902.

The Boer War was a significant event in South African history, and it had a profound impact on the country's political and social development. The war also had a significant impact on the British Empire, and it helped to shape the course of British foreign policy in the early 20th century.

Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War

Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War was written by Deneys Reitz, a young Boer fighter who served in the war. Reitz's journal provides a vivid and detailed account of the war from the perspective of the Boer fighters.

Reitz's journal is a valuable historical document, and it provides a unique insight into the Boer War. The journal is also a powerful and moving account of the human cost of war.

Deneys Reitz

Deneys Reitz was born in 1882 in the Orange Free State. He was the son of a Boer farmer, and he grew up in a rural environment. Reitz was a bright and curious child, and he was educated at home by his parents.

In 1899, when the Boer War broke out, Reitz joined the Boer forces. He served as a scout and a sniper, and he quickly became known for his bravery and skill. Reitz was wounded several times during the war, but he always returned to the front lines.

After the war, Reitz returned to the Orange Free State. He became a farmer and a politician, and he served in the South African Parliament for many years. Reitz died in 1944.

Legacy of the Boer War

The Boer War had a profound impact on South African history. The war led to the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910, and it helped to shape the country's political and social development.

The Boer War also had a significant impact on the British Empire. The war helped to shape the course of British foreign policy in the early 20th century, and it led to the development of a new imperial strategy.

Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War is a valuable historical document that provides a unique insight into the Boer War. The book is also a powerful and moving account of the human cost of war.

Commando: Boer Journal of the Boer War is a must-read for anyone interested in the Boer War or South African history. The book provides a unique and insightful look into the war from the perspective of those who fought it.

Commando: A Boer Journal Of The Boer War

by Deneys Reitz

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1959 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	300 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE