General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa (Classic Reprint)

General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa (Classic Reprint)

Author: John Henry Verinder Crowe

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-29

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780332178202

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Excerpt from General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa Natural Obstacles and climatic difficulties Of the most formidable character. These matters are dealt with in considerable detail by General Crowe, but it may be permitted me here to direct attention to some of the more general features Of this campaign. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


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Download or read book General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa (Classic Reprint) written by John Henry Verinder Crowe and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa Natural Obstacles and climatic difficulties Of the most formidable character. These matters are dealt with in considerable detail by General Crowe, but it may be permitted me here to direct attention to some of the more general features Of this campaign. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa

General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa

Author: John Henry Verinder Crowe

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13:

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General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa

General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa

Author: J. H. V. Crowe

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781782826538

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An edition specially enhanced with many photographs and maps There remains an abiding interest and enthusiasm among many military history students of the First World War for the 'side show theatre' campaigns, including that fought in East Africa. The terrain over which these actions were fought is an evocative one that is now part of the great wild life reserves of the region. The troops engaged included regulars from both sides, together with colourful irregular colonists and highly effective African troops. The German commander, Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, is fascinating to those interested in these campaigns because he fought imaginatively and ably against the odds, revealing him to be a master of his craft. This book, written by a senior British officer who was present throughout the events described, does not cover the entire East African campaign, though a synopsis of those events is included to add context to the principal narrative. The narrative concentrates instead, specifically on the portion of the campaign that came under the command of Jan Christiaan Smuts, who had proved himself to be a capable Boer commander during the Anglo-Boer War, and as a leader of British forces in the Great War. He also commanded in the Second World War rising to the rank of Field-Marshal. This unique Leonaur edition benefits from the inclusion of many photographs, illustrations and campaign maps which did not appear in the original edition. This is a highly readable account which combines a history with first-hand knowledge and includes details of minor actions in combination with insights into larger command decisions, movements and engagements. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.


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Download or read book General Smuts' Campaign in East Africa written by J. H. V. Crowe and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An edition specially enhanced with many photographs and maps There remains an abiding interest and enthusiasm among many military history students of the First World War for the 'side show theatre' campaigns, including that fought in East Africa. The terrain over which these actions were fought is an evocative one that is now part of the great wild life reserves of the region. The troops engaged included regulars from both sides, together with colourful irregular colonists and highly effective African troops. The German commander, Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, is fascinating to those interested in these campaigns because he fought imaginatively and ably against the odds, revealing him to be a master of his craft. This book, written by a senior British officer who was present throughout the events described, does not cover the entire East African campaign, though a synopsis of those events is included to add context to the principal narrative. The narrative concentrates instead, specifically on the portion of the campaign that came under the command of Jan Christiaan Smuts, who had proved himself to be a capable Boer commander during the Anglo-Boer War, and as a leader of British forces in the Great War. He also commanded in the Second World War rising to the rank of Field-Marshal. This unique Leonaur edition benefits from the inclusion of many photographs, illustrations and campaign maps which did not appear in the original edition. This is a highly readable account which combines a history with first-hand knowledge and includes details of minor actions in combination with insights into larger command decisions, movements and engagements. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.


Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Author: Robert Valentine Dolbey

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13:

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"Sketches of General Smuts' campaign of 1916 in German East Africa."--Introd.


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Download or read book Sketches of the East Africa Campaign written by Robert Valentine Dolbey and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sketches of General Smuts' campaign of 1916 in German East Africa."--Introd.


Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Author: Capt Robert V Dolbey R a M C

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-01-25

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781469965482

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These sketches of General Smuts' campaign of 1916 in German East Africa, do not presume to give an accurate account of the tactical or strategical events of this war. The actual knowledge of the happenings of war and of the considerations that persuade an Army Commander to any course of military conduct must, of necessity, be a closed book to the individual soldier. To the fighting man himself and to the man on the lines of communication, who helps to feed and clothe and arm and doctor him, the history of his particular war is very meagre. War, to the soldier, is limited to the very narrow horizon of his front, the daily work of his regiment, or, at the most, of his brigade. Rarely does news from the rest of one brigade spread to the troops of another in the field. Only in the hospital that serves the division are the events of his bit of war correlated and reduced to a comprehensive whole. Even then the resulting knowledge is usually wrong. For the imagination of officers, and of men in particular, is wonderful, and rumour has its birthplace in the hospital ward. One may take it as an established fact that the ordinary regimental officer or soldier knows little or nothing about events other than his particular bit of country. Only the Staff know, and they will not tell. Sometimes we have thought that all the real news lives in the cloistered brain of the General and his Chief of Staff. Be this as it may, we always got fuller and better correlated and co-ordinated news of the German East African Campaign from "Reuter" or from The Times weekly edition.


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Download or read book Sketches of the East Africa Campaign written by Capt Robert V Dolbey R a M C and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These sketches of General Smuts' campaign of 1916 in German East Africa, do not presume to give an accurate account of the tactical or strategical events of this war. The actual knowledge of the happenings of war and of the considerations that persuade an Army Commander to any course of military conduct must, of necessity, be a closed book to the individual soldier. To the fighting man himself and to the man on the lines of communication, who helps to feed and clothe and arm and doctor him, the history of his particular war is very meagre. War, to the soldier, is limited to the very narrow horizon of his front, the daily work of his regiment, or, at the most, of his brigade. Rarely does news from the rest of one brigade spread to the troops of another in the field. Only in the hospital that serves the division are the events of his bit of war correlated and reduced to a comprehensive whole. Even then the resulting knowledge is usually wrong. For the imagination of officers, and of men in particular, is wonderful, and rumour has its birthplace in the hospital ward. One may take it as an established fact that the ordinary regimental officer or soldier knows little or nothing about events other than his particular bit of country. Only the Staff know, and they will not tell. Sometimes we have thought that all the real news lives in the cloistered brain of the General and his Chief of Staff. Be this as it may, we always got fuller and better correlated and co-ordinated news of the German East African Campaign from "Reuter" or from The Times weekly edition.


Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Sketches of the East Africa Campaign

Author: Robert Valentine Dolbey

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-06-25

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 3387338368

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.


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Download or read book Sketches of the East Africa Campaign written by Robert Valentine Dolbey and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.


Marching on Tanga (with General Smuts in East Africa)

Marching on Tanga (with General Smuts in East Africa)

Author: Francis Brett Young

Publisher:

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9781845742140

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Medical Officer of 2nd Rhodesia Regt. in East Africa. One of the comparatively rare classics of the War ... gives an extraordinarily vivid picture of the conditions of the campaign - Falls (awarding three stars, i.e. a book of superlative merit )


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How Botha and Smuts Conquered German South West

How Botha and Smuts Conquered German South West

Author: W. S. Rayner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-10-17

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9781333965952

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Excerpt from How Botha and Smuts Conquered German South West: A Full Record of the Campaign From Official Information by Reuter's Special War Correspondents Who Accompanied the Forces Sent by the Government of the Union of South Africa T is fitting that the story of the triumph of General Botha and General Smuts in German South-west Africa should be utilised in some way for the general benefit of the South African wing of the British Army. Devoting the proceeds to and dividing them between the fund to build a Colonial wing to the great Union Jack Club in the Waterloo Road, London, whereto South African soldiers may resort when in town, and know that they are not strangers; the governor-general of South Africa's Fund for soldiers' dependents; and The African World Red Cross Fund, which has almost specialised, one might say, in the needs of Africa and Belgium, but works hard for the common weal, is a purpose that will not go un-noted by the great British public, nor, I am sure, will the appeal that it all suggests go unheeded. Those who have assisted me have, all in their own way, contributed something, a sensible something, and I would like to take this opportunity of acknowledging their kindness. In this connection, I would Specially like to mention lieut.-col. Dawson Squibb, lst Transvaal Scottish; lieut.-col. H. T. Gripper, lst Eastern Ri es; chaplain-capt. H. F. De Lisle; surgeon-capts. R. L. Girdwood, W. J. May, T. Welsh, and M. B. Lawrie; and Capt. H. Frew (post Office) for their photographs. But there are others. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."


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Download or read book How Botha and Smuts Conquered German South West written by W. S. Rayner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from How Botha and Smuts Conquered German South West: A Full Record of the Campaign From Official Information by Reuter's Special War Correspondents Who Accompanied the Forces Sent by the Government of the Union of South Africa T is fitting that the story of the triumph of General Botha and General Smuts in German South-west Africa should be utilised in some way for the general benefit of the South African wing of the British Army. Devoting the proceeds to and dividing them between the fund to build a Colonial wing to the great Union Jack Club in the Waterloo Road, London, whereto South African soldiers may resort when in town, and know that they are not strangers; the governor-general of South Africa's Fund for soldiers' dependents; and The African World Red Cross Fund, which has almost specialised, one might say, in the needs of Africa and Belgium, but works hard for the common weal, is a purpose that will not go un-noted by the great British public, nor, I am sure, will the appeal that it all suggests go unheeded. Those who have assisted me have, all in their own way, contributed something, a sensible something, and I would like to take this opportunity of acknowledging their kindness. In this connection, I would Specially like to mention lieut.-col. Dawson Squibb, lst Transvaal Scottish; lieut.-col. H. T. Gripper, lst Eastern Ri es; chaplain-capt. H. F. De Lisle; surgeon-capts. R. L. Girdwood, W. J. May, T. Welsh, and M. B. Lawrie; and Capt. H. Frew (post Office) for their photographs. But there are others. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."


Three Years of War in East Africa (Classic Reprint)

Three Years of War in East Africa (Classic Reprint)

Author: Angus Buchanan

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2019-02-04

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781397301154

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Excerpt from Three Years of War in East Africa The author does not harp overmuch on the sickness and privations of his comrades - The has been through too many of them to do so; but I am reminded of the remark of one of them during the not infrequent periods of grousing which every respectable British soldier must have. Ah, I wish to h I was in France! There one lives like a gentleman and dies like a man, here one lives like a pig and dies like a dog. There may have been something in this remark, yet I have thought as I saw the 25th staggering on, absolutely in rags, many with fever actually on them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


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Download or read book Three Years of War in East Africa (Classic Reprint) written by Angus Buchanan and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Three Years of War in East Africa The author does not harp overmuch on the sickness and privations of his comrades - The has been through too many of them to do so; but I am reminded of the remark of one of them during the not infrequent periods of grousing which every respectable British soldier must have. Ah, I wish to h I was in France! There one lives like a gentleman and dies like a man, here one lives like a pig and dies like a dog. There may have been something in this remark, yet I have thought as I saw the 25th staggering on, absolutely in rags, many with fever actually on them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


MARCHING ON TANGA

MARCHING ON TANGA

Author: FRANCIS BRETT. YOUNG

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781033111734

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Download or read book MARCHING ON TANGA written by FRANCIS BRETT. YOUNG and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: