The History of the South African Forces In France – John Buchan

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“…history of the South African Forces in France as a homage to a country he had come to know and love as a British administrator after the Boer War. The South African brigade, raised from South African and Rhodesian regiments were sent to Egypt in 1915; and arrived in France the following year where they were attached to the 9th Scottish Division. They saw hard fighting during the Somme Offensive â ” particularly the bitter battles in and around Delville Wood and the Butte de Warlencourt. In 1917 they were in action at Arras and Cambrai; and in 1918 took part in resisting the German Spring offensives on the River Lys, and the Allied counter-offensives which culminated in the Armistice. The work of a great writer, this history is illustrated with photos & maps.”

Price: R750.00

Edition: Second imprint

Published: 1921

Publishers: T Maskew Miller

Condition: Half-leather hardcover in fair condition with damp marks on the covers. Gilt lettering on the spine still in very good condition, no damp, only very minor scuff marks. Book-prize plate on the inside of the cover. Light foxing throughout the book, otherwise in very good condition – very clean and tightly bound.