Boer Commando 1881-1902

Warrior 86
Author: Ian Knight
Illustrator: Raffaele Ruggeri
About this book
Their lifestyle of hunting for sport and profit honed the Boers' skills of field-craft, horsemanship, and marksmanship, making them a formidable force in the field and well suited to guerrilla operations. This book describes the life and combat experiences of a typical Boer in this key period. Using meticulously researched analysis and comment, and the experiences of a composite character, Johannes de Bruyn, a revealing portrait of Boer life and military operations is drawn. The actions at Laing's Neck, Majuba, the Zulu Civil War and the Second Anglo-Boer War are covered in this packed and informative treatment.

Contents
Introduction � Chronology � Enlistment � Training � Daily Life � Appearance and Dress � Belief and Belonging � Life on Campaign � Experience of Battle � Aftermath � Bibliography � Glossary � Musuem Collections � Collecting and Re-enactment � Colour Plate Commentaries