Excerpt from The "Last Post": Being a Roll of All Officers (Naval, Military or Colonial) Who Gave Their Lives for Their Queen, King and Country, in the South African War, 1899-1902
The work done by the lady nurses was beyond all praise. Surely, then, those who have given their lives in the discharge of such a duty should have their names recorded in a book of this kind.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable account of the approximately 1000 officers of the British Army, Navy, and Colonial forces who died in the Boer War from 1899 to 1902. The author meticulously compiled the names, ranks, and regiments of these fallen soldiers, and also includes information about their careers and services when available. The book provides a lasting memorial to the bravery and sacrifice of these men, and serves as a reminder of the human cost of armed conflict. By examining the lives and deaths of these officers, the author sheds light on the broader themes of heroism, duty, and the impact of war on the individual. The book's detailed accounts and insights make it a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the Boer War, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives and sacrifices of its fallen heroes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333925802_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333925802
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