Captain Alfred Ernest Haynes, a young Royal Engineers officer, embodied the complexities of the British Empire at its height. Serving in the Arabian Desert and southern Africa alongside mentor Sir Charles Warren, he played key roles in expeditions from Sinai to Bechuanaland, amid Britain's expanding colonial reach.
In Africa, Haynes gained a deep understanding of local issues and stood out for his progressive views. He opposed the siting of the new town of Mafeking near an African settlement and warned of the dangers of liquor availability-stances that challenged colonial authorities but reflected his ethical principles.
Haynes was killed leading an assault during the Mashonaland uprising while en route to support Cecil Rhodes. His legacy lives on through the Haynes Medal, awarded annually to the top Field Section Commander Course student at the School of Military Engineering, honouring his leadership and integrity.
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65 black and white , sketches and photographs
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Höhe: 235 mm
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978-1-78963-526-3 (9781789635263)
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After 10 years in Zambia, Roger Marston spent 16 years in the British Army mainly engaged in teaching international politics and military strategy to officers. Following retirement, he spent much of his time researching counter-revolutionary strategy in white Rhodesia.
Introduction & Acknowledgements; Prologue; Chapter One The Making of a Sapper ; Chapter Two Middle Eastern Strategies ; Chapter Three Man-Hunting in the Desert ; Chapter Four Freebooters in Bechuanaland ; Chapter Five The Bechuanaland Field Force ; Chapter Six Fred & Molly ; Chapter Seven The Colonisation of Rhodesia ; Chapter Eight An Interval with Donkeys ; Chapter Nine Makoni's Kraal ; Chapter Ten Epitaph ; Bibliography; Index
