Boer Commando 1876-1902, Warrior 86

Their lifestyle of hunting for sport and profit honed the Boers' skills of field-craft, horsemanship, and marksmanship, making them a formidable force in the field and well suited to guerrilla operations.

 

This book describes the life and combat experiences of a typical Boer in this key period. Using meticulously researched analysis and comment, and the experiences of a composite character, Johannes de Bruyn, a revealing portrait of Boer life and military operations is drawn. The actions at Laing's Neck, Majuba, the Zulu Civil War and the Second Anglo-Boer War are covered in this packed and informative treatment.

Introduction

 

Chronology

 

Enlistment

 

Training

 

Daily Life

 

Appearance, Dress and Weapons

 

Belief and Belonging

 

Life on Campaign

 

Experience of Battle

 

Aftermath

 

Musuem Collections

 

Collecting and Re-enactment

 

Notes

 

Glossary  

 

Bibliography  

 

Colour Plate Commentaries