Items related to Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Synopsis
"Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" is a seminal firsthand account of the Second Boer War, written by Deneys Reitz, who joined the Boer forces as a teenager. This narrative provides an unflinching look at the life of a Boer fighter, from the early conventional battles to the grueling years of guerrilla warfare against the British Empire. Reitz offers a vivid portrayal of the hardships, camaraderie, and strategic maneuvers that defined the commando system of the South African Republics.
The work is renowned for its objective tone and detailed observations, capturing the shifting tides of the conflict across the vast South African veld. It explores the transition from a structured army to mobile hit-and-run units, illustrating the resilience and tactical ingenuity of the Boer forces. Through Reitz's eyes, readers gain insight into the political and social tensions of the era, as well as the personal toll of a protracted colonial war.
Celebrated as a masterpiece of military literature, "Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of South African history and the evolution of modern irregular warfare. Its enduring value lies in its authentic voice and its role as a primary witness to one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.
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 may 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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Stock Image
Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781025749280
Stock Image
Commando
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L2-9781025749280
Stock Image
Commando (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" is a seminal firsthand account of the Second Boer War, written by Deneys Reitz, who joined the Boer forces as a teenager. This narrative provides an unflinching look at the life of a Boer fighter, from the early conventional battles to the grueling years of guerrilla warfare against the British Empire. Reitz offers a vivid portrayal of the hardships, camaraderie, and strategic maneuvers that defined the commando system of the South African Republics.The work is renowned for its objective tone and detailed observations, capturing the shifting tides of the conflict across the vast South African veld. It explores the transition from a structured army to mobile hit-and-run units, illustrating the resilience and tactical ingenuity of the Boer forces. Through Reitz's eyes, readers gain insight into the political and social tensions of the era, as well as the personal toll of a protracted colonial war.Celebrated as a masterpiece of military literature, "Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of South African history and the evolution of modern irregular warfare. Its enduring value lies in its authentic voice and its role as a primary witness to one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025749280
Stock Image
Commando
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L2-9781025749280
Buy New
£ 21.70
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26406535055
Stock Image
Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Print on DemandSeller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 407667792
Buy New
£ 37.91
£ 6.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Print on DemandSeller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Seller Inventory # 18406535045
Stock Image
Commando (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" is a seminal firsthand account of the Second Boer War, written by Deneys Reitz, who joined the Boer forces as a teenager. This narrative provides an unflinching look at the life of a Boer fighter, from the early conventional battles to the grueling years of guerrilla warfare against the British Empire. Reitz offers a vivid portrayal of the hardships, camaraderie, and strategic maneuvers that defined the commando system of the South African Republics.The work is renowned for its objective tone and detailed observations, capturing the shifting tides of the conflict across the vast South African veld. It explores the transition from a structured army to mobile hit-and-run units, illustrating the resilience and tactical ingenuity of the Boer forces. Through Reitz's eyes, readers gain insight into the political and social tensions of the era, as well as the personal toll of a protracted colonial war.Celebrated as a masterpiece of military literature, "Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War" remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of South African history and the evolution of modern irregular warfare. Its enduring value lies in its authentic voice and its role as a primary witness to one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025749280
Buy New
£ 24.99
£ 37 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Commando : A Boer Journal of the Boer War
Published by
Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025749286
ISBN 13: 9781025749280
New
Taschenbuch
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War' is a seminal firsthand account of the Second Boer War, written by Deneys Reitz, who joined the Boer forces as a teenager. This narrative provides an unflinching look at the life of a Boer fighter, from the early conventional battles to the grueling years of guerrilla warfare against the British Empire. Reitz offers a vivid portrayal of the hardships, camaraderie, and strategic maneuvers that defined the commando system of the South African Republics.The work is renowned for its objective tone and detailed observations, capturing the shifting tides of the conflict across the vast South African veld. It explores the transition from a structured army to mobile hit-and-run units, illustrating the resilience and tactical ingenuity of the Boer forces. Through Reitz's eyes, readers gain insight into the political and social tensions of the era, as well as the personal toll of a protracted colonial war.Celebrated as a masterpiece of military literature, 'Commando: A Boer Journal of the Boer War' remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of South African history and the evolution of modern irregular warfare. Its enduring value lies in its authentic voice and its role as a primary witness to one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.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 may 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. Seller Inventory # 9781025749280