Doing Canada Proud: The Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeberg: Canadians at War
Autor Bernd Horn, Horn Bernd, Colonel Bernd Hornen Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 ian 2013 – vârsta de la 12 până la 15 ani
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.
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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ISBN-13: 9781459705777
ISBN-10: 1459705777
Pagini: 104
Ilustrații: 30 illus
Dimensiuni: 203 x 202 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.21 kg
Editura: DUNDURN GROUP
Seria Canadians at War
ISBN-10: 1459705777
Pagini: 104
Ilustrații: 30 illus
Dimensiuni: 203 x 202 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.21 kg
Editura: DUNDURN GROUP
Seria Canadians at War
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Cuprins
Introduction
Chapter 1 Going to War
Chapter 2 Slow Beginnings
Chapter 3 Death on the Veldt
Chapter 4 Finishing Business
Chapter 5 Doing Canada Proud
Chapter 6 A War with No End
Chapter 7 Epilogue
About the author
Selected Readings
Index
Chapter 1 Going to War
Chapter 2 Slow Beginnings
Chapter 3 Death on the Veldt
Chapter 4 Finishing Business
Chapter 5 Doing Canada Proud
Chapter 6 A War with No End
Chapter 7 Epilogue
About the author
Selected Readings
Index
Recenzii
On Battle Cries in the Wilderness:
"Battle Cries, which tells the story of this war in North America, is a good history book, well written, historically accurate and interesting. In the author's skilful hands, the reader almost becomes a witness to the struggle."--CM Magazine, February 11, 2012
"Battle Cries, which tells the story of this war in North America, is a good history book, well written, historically accurate and interesting. In the author's skilful hands, the reader almost becomes a witness to the struggle."--CM Magazine, February 11, 2012
... 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, Aug 2013
Notă biografică
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.
Descriere
This is the story of a Canadian victory during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). Canadians delivered the first major British triumph, which became the turning point of the conflict. It also awakened patriotism and national identity at home. The victory in a foreign land earned Canada recognition as a sovereign power.