Doing Canada Proud The Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeberg

Name: Doing Canada Proud The Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeberg
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ISBN: 9781459705777

ISBN-10: 1459705777

ISBN-13: 9781459705777

Edition: 2012

Authors: Bernd Horn

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In the fall of 1899, Britain entered the Second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa confident that its army would make short work of a collection of armed farmers. However, initial confrontations quickly changed attitudes. Following a series of humiliating defeats, Britain quickly sought additional troops. Canada answered the call, and its first contingent consisted of the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR).Fighting their first battle at Paardeburg Drift from February 18 to 27, 1900, The RCR did Canada proud, serving with distinction and demonstrating endurance and tenacity that rivalled the famous British regulars. This victory came at a cost, though. The RCR…

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Publication date: 12/22/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 104
Size: 8.00" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English

Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer and military educator. He has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 35 books, including No Easy Task: Fighting in Afghanistan and No Lack of Courage: Operation Medusa, Afghanistan. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Going to War



Slow Beginnings



Death on the Veldt



Finishing Business



Doing Canada Proud



A War with No End


Epilogue


Selected Readings


Index