Doing Canada Proud (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
104
Utgivningsdatum
2013-02-28
Förlag
Dundurn Group Ltd
Illustrationer
sidebars; Bibliography; Index; 30 Illustrations, black and white; 5 Maps
Dimensioner
202 x 203 x 8 mm
Vikt
209 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9781459705777

Doing Canada Proud

The Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeberg

av Colonel Bernd Horn
Häftad,  Engelska, 2013-02-28
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The story of a little-known Canadian victory in the Second Boer War. 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 suffered 39 killed and 123 wounded, but its accomplishments were impressive. Canadians delivered the first major British triumph, which became the turning point of the conflict. The victory also awakened patriotism and national identity at home and earned Canada recognition as a sovereign power.
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. . . Doing Canada Proud, by Canadian Forces officer and military historian Colonel Bernd Horn, is an informative introduction to the key events and issues of the first battle fought by the Royal Canadian Regiment in the South African War. * OHS Bulletin *

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Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer and military educator. Dr. Horn has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 30 books, including Men of Steel and Battle Cries in the Wilderness. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.

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