Lines, W. Lines G. W.

Ladysmith Siege

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ISBN 13:: 9781843426387
author:: Lines, W. Lines G. W.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Naval & Military Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 100
Dimensions:: 140 mm X 216 mm
Genre:: African history: from c 1900 -
Condition:: New
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The Ladysmith Siege: A Record of the Defenders and the Besieged Borough. During the Second Boer War, the town of Ladysmith in South Africa was besieged by the enemy. This record contains detailed information about the regiments that defended the town, as well as lists of local volunteers who joined the defence force. The book also provides statistics on the siege and its impact on the residents, including women and children. The Ladysmith Siege includes copies of various military and municipal notices, as well as a complete copy of "The Ladysmith Bombshell", a newspaper published during the siege. This unique collection offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant events of the Second Boer War.

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