
The Battle of Modder Spruit and Tchrengula
The Fight for Ladysmith, 30 October 1899
Steve Watt(Author)
30 Degrees South Publishers
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
30 pages
978-1-928211-48-8 (ISBN)
Description
Battles of the Anglo-Boer War series provides an accessible guide to some of the major campaigns, battles and battlefields of this historic conflict in KwaZulu-Natal. The books are written for the general reader as well as for historians seeking fresh insights into the events leading up to, during and after the battles. The text is supported by contemporary accounts and photographs, some of which have never previously been published. Maps show in detail the routes and dispositions of the opposing forces for each battle.
The Battle of Modder Spruit and Tchrengula was the last before the commencement of the Siege of Ladysmith. Due to military blunders the battle resulted in the defeat of British arms. A day later Lord Wolseley, the British Commander-in-Chief, commented,"for the last half century we had no such disaster as that of yesterday."
The Battle of Modder Spruit and Tchrengula was the last before the commencement of the Siege of Ladysmith. Due to military blunders the battle resulted in the defeat of British arms. A day later Lord Wolseley, the British Commander-in-Chief, commented,"for the last half century we had no such disaster as that of yesterday."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Johannesburg
South Africa
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
25 b/w photos, maps
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-928211-48-8 (9781928211488)
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Person
Steve Watt has been researching the Anglo-Boer War for over 35 years. His work has resulted in a seminal publication of the deaths and graves of the Imperial forces engaged in the conflict. He has conducted numerous tours around the battle sites, published many articles and presented papers at conferences on his specific field of interest.