Second Hand General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal
During the Anglo-Boer War, September–October 1901
Author : Dermot Michael Moore
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Condition
Very Good in good dust jacket. The dust jacket shows general shelf wear, rubbing and surface marking, with some creasing and minor wear to the corners and edges. There is slightly heavier wear around the upper jacket edge and corners. The jacket is protected by a clear covering.
The boards and binding appear firm and secure. Internally, the pages are clean and bright, with the photographs and maps presenting well. Faint price in pencil to front end paper.
Details
General - Pages : 112 | Images : Black-and-white illustrations, photographs and maps. | Publisher : Historical Publication Society | Place of Publication : Cape Town, South Africa | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 1979 | Edition : First edition | Size : 254mm x 177mm | ISBN : 0620042737
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A detailed study of General Louis Botha’s second invasion of Natal during the guerrilla phase of the Second Anglo-Boer War, focusing on the operations of September and October 1901.
Dermot Michael Moore traces the background to the expedition, beginning with peace negotiations and proclamations before examining the concentration of Boer commandos and Botha’s movement into Natal. Particular attention is given to the action at Blood River Poort on 17 September 1901, where Boer forces achieved a notable success against British troops.
Further chapters follow the advance towards Zululand, operations around Itala and Fort Prospect, the decision to withdraw, fighting at Geluk Gorge and the eventual conclusion of the expedition. The author also assesses the wider military significance of Botha’s campaign during the later stages of the war.
Published by the Historical Publication Society in Cape Town in 1979, this first edition contains 10 maps and 16 black-and-white illustrations, combining contemporary and later photographs with detailed tactical maps of the principal engagements.
A useful specialist account for collectors and researchers interested in Louis Botha, Boer commandos, the Natal theatre and the guerrilla phase of the Anglo-Boer War.
