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British Infantryman in South Africa 1877-81

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - 1500 - 1900 A.D.

Last Stocked on 9/28/2024

Product Info

Title
British Infantryman in South Africa 1877-81
Publisher
Category
Author
Ian Castle
Publish Year
2003
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398691
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR083
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR83

Description

For many people the epitome of the British soldier of the late Victorian period is the Redcoat who fought in southern Africa in the 1870s. This title covers the key period of the wars against the Zulu and Boers; the dramatic battles of Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana, Ulundi, Laing's Nek and Majuba are some of the most famous engagements in the history of the British Army. The journey of the British soldier from the back streets of Britain's inner cities, to the isolated rock outcrop of Isandlwana and the mountain top of Majuba is one of discipline, devotion, loyalty, bravery, determination and sheer hard-work. It is a journey from which many men never returned.