The Battle of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899, by Pam McFadden

The Battle of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899, by Pam McFadden
The Battle of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899, by Pam McFadden

Book published by Ravan Press in their 'Battles of the Anglo-Boer War' series in 1999, 44 pages. Paperback (N4544)

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From the rear side cover: An attack on Elandslaagte Station by the Boers prompted Major-General John French and Colonel Ian Hamilton to employ innovative tactics at Elandslaagte. This battle was the scene of the very last cavalry charge by the British forces in a set pieve battle, and the strength of the attack had a huge impact on the morale of the Boer forces who faced it...

The Battles of the Boer War series provides an accessible guide to some of the major campaigns, battles and battlefields of this historic conflict. The books are written for the general reader as well as for historians seeking fresh insights into the events leading up to, during and after the battles. The text is supported by contemporary accounts and photographs, some of which have never before been published. Specially commisioned maps show in detail the routes and dispositions of the opposing forces for each battle.

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