The Green Horse In Ladysmith
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The Green Horse In Ladysmith
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Author : St John Gore
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
The Green Horse In Ladysmith written by St John Gore and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ...siege in Ladysmith! We all go on with our daily work exactly as if we were in camp in England, except for the precautions to keep men and horses out of sight in the daytime. The only difference this rather unwelcome intelligence made to us was that the "commanding officer" spent most of Sunday afternoon walking about Green Horse Valley devising various improvements which could usefully be made for the comfort of officers and men, and also making plans to meet some eventualities that might arise: the most formidable of the latter being the sudden flooding of the River Klip, which rises to a great height in a few hours. "D " and " C" squadrons at present are standing well below highwater mark, so higher positions had to be selected for them as alternative ones. Several new shelters for the men were also planned: these were much required, against the sun no less than against the rain. No. 4560 Private Harry Ashlin died at Intombi camp this day, from enteric fever. Dec. 18.--"B" and "D" squadrons working at making shelters. A trench wide enough to hold two rows of men lying down, feet inwards, is dug; an upright, made of a split sleeper, is put in the centre of each end of this trench, and a wire is stretched across from the top of one upright to the other; over this wire a tarpaulin is laid, so that the wire forms the "ridge pole" of the tent, and the sides of the tarpaulin are pegged down to the ground on either side. Ample provision for drainage has to be made. A tent of this sort holds about 25 men lying down; and from 40 to 50 sitting, when taking shelter on a wet day. The earth excavated is thrown up on the side towards the enemy, and though the ground on which these...
The Green Horse In Ladysmith Classic Reprint
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Author : St. John Gore
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-06-30
The Green Horse In Ladysmith Classic Reprint written by St. John Gore and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-30 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Green Horse in Ladysmith In July, 1899, the 5th Dragoon Guards were at Sialkote in the Punjab, under the command of Colonel R. S. S. Baden-Powell. This gallant officer had gone home to England on four months' leave shortly before to enjoy a well-earned rest; however, he had not been long in England when I received a letter from him saying that he was going out to South Africa. They say a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse, and when we heard that, we thought it possible that interesting developments might shortly follow. Accordingly, the regiment was not altogether taken by surprise when it received its welcome orders, on September 8, 1899, to hold itself in readiness to embark for South Africa. There was little to be done, except sharpening swords and lances, in which our good friends the 18th Bengal Lancers - experts in all such matters - lent us their invaluable and willing assistance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Green Horse In Ladysmith
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Author : St John Gore
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-03-04
The Green Horse In Ladysmith written by St John Gore and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-04 with History categories.
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
The Green Horse In Ladysmith
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Author : Saint John Corbet Gore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1901
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The Green Horse In Ladysmith A Diary Of Events During The Boer War Campaign Of The 5th Dragoon Guards
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Author : St. John Gore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1901
The Green Horse In Ladysmith A Diary Of Events During The Boer War Campaign Of The 5th Dragoon Guards written by St. John Gore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1901 with Ladysmith (South Africa) categories.
The Green Horse In Ladysmith Scholar S Choice Edition
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Author : St John Gore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-02-19
The Green Horse In Ladysmith Scholar S Choice Edition written by St John Gore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-19 with categories.
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
The Green Horse In Ladysmith
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Author : St. John Gore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1901
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Ladysmith
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Author : Giles Foden
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2010-12-22
Ladysmith written by Giles Foden and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-22 with Fiction categories.
From the author of the Whitbread Award-winning The Last King of Scotland comes a spellbinding tale of a town under siege in colonial Africa and a young woman who finds love and freedom in the midst of a devastating war. The year is 1899, and the South African town of Ladysmith is surrounded by Boer forces. No one expects the siege to last, but it does, for a harrowing 120 days -- four months of dire emergency: food shortages during which bread is made with laundry detergent and the soldiers' horses are killed to feed the troops; bombings that force the townspeople into tunnels and makeshift shelters. But in the thick of shells and shrapnel, disease and deprivation, one young woman discovers an unexpected freedom: a chance to break old loyalties and establish new loves. Even as the world she knows collapses around her, Bella Kiernan finds the courage to escape from convention, to rebel against the political forces that threaten her homeland and to pursue her life's greatest romance. Based in part on the letters of Foden's great-grandfather, a British trooper, Ladysmith is a magnificent love story, a vivid portrait of the first modern war of the twentieth century and clear confirmation of Giles Foden's standing as one of Britain's most formidably talented young novelists. From the Hardcover edition.
Letters From Ladysmith
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Author : Edward Spiers
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2010-11-30
Letters From Ladysmith written by Edward Spiers and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-30 with History categories.
Edward Spiers, a leading authority on the Victorian British army, presents here a select edition of letters from the siege of Ladysmith (1899–1900) that have not been seen since their original publication in metropolitan and provincial newspapers. The 250 letters were published in different British newspapers and provide crucial insights into contemporary perceptions of the battles that preceded the siege, the onset of the siege itself, and the desperate and bloody attempts to relieve the town. Subsequent efforts to defend Ladysmith – and to march to its relief – became the great dramatic saga of the early phase of the Anglo–Boer War, providing the context for a series of dramatic battles that embarrassed the Empire and destroyed established reputations. Much has been written about the failings of the British commanders but it is clear that in no other theatre in the war were the practical difficulties so real – or the stakes so high. These letters reflect vividly the feelings of junior officers and other ranks as they struggled to cope with the demands of modern warfare, These eyewitness testimonies provide first-hand commentary upon the events in Natal that shattered the pre-war confidence in Britain.
The Broomhandle Mauser
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Author : Jonathan Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-19
The Broomhandle Mauser written by Jonathan Ferguson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-19 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63×25mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun – the 'Schnellfeuer' machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes. The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the 'Star Wars' movies. Featuring full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 Broomhandle Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of military personnel, adventurers and revolutionaries at the turn of the 20th century.
