A fascinating record of one of the most significant military campaigns of the early 20th century, this book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of the British troops who fought in South Africa during the Boer War. Written by a serving officer, the book combines vivid descriptions of battle scenes with insights into the tactics and strategies used by the opposing forces. With its combination of historical detail and personal narrative, this volume will appeal to anyone interested in the military history of the period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.