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Anecdotes of the Anglo-Boer War by Rob Milne is a fascinating collection of personal stories from South Africas Second Anglo-Boer War (18991902). Instead of focusing solely on military tactics or politics, Milne shares memorable and often poignant accounts that reveal the human side of the conflict.
The book includes diverse tales such as a devoted English fiancées lifelong tribute to her lost love, a lone Boer snipers heroic stand against a British brigade, the unusual case of a soldier with two graves, and reports of ghostly apparitions on the battlefield.
Milnes careful research and passion for South African history bring these lesser-known stories to life, preserving the voices and experiences of those who lived through what was called the last of the gentlemans wars.
This book offers a unique and compelling perspective for anyone interested in the personal and emotional histories behind the Anglo-Boer War.