Witton
Scapegoats of the Empire: The True Story of the Bushveldt Carbineers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849022460
- author:
- Witton
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Benediction Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 1.6 x 22.5 x 15 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George Witton's Scapegoats of the Empire: A Gripping Account of Colonial History The true story of the Bushveldt Carbineers, a regiment of the British army, is one of controversy and injustice. In 1907, George Witton published a book that exposed the untold story of a slice of colonial history, revealing the events that led to the execution of twelve Boer prisoners of war. Witton, along with his comrades Breaker Morant and Handcock, was court-martialled for their actions, which they claimed were part of a widely-known "take no prisoners" policy. The book's publication was shrouded in secrecy, with only seven copies surviving to this day. The Australian government's alleged suppression of the book has only added to the intrigue surrounding this gripping account. Witton's account provides a unique insight into the politics of the empire and the life of enlisted soldiers during the Second Boer War. Written by George Witton, a lieutenant in the Bushveldt Carbineers, this book is a powerful and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a dark chapter in colonial history.
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