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Title: Lessons of the War: Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith
Note: Consists of articles from The London Letter
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Lessons of the War: Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith" by Spenser Wilkinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work contains a series of commentaries and analyses on the early stages of the Second Boer War, specifically focusing on the British military's challenges and strategies during the conflict. The book provides insights into the political and military dynamics of the time, emphasizing the lessons learned as the British Empire contended with the Boer forces in South Africa. The opening portion of the text establishes the context of the war that began on October 11, 1899, highlighting the severe unease surrounding the British military's poised invasion. Wilkinson outlines the strengths and weaknesses of both forces, explaining the British military’s apparent numerical inferiority and challenges in coordination due to strategic decisions made by government officials. He discusses the implications of the British Army's positioning and the potential consequences of catastrophic failure, while pointing out the critical need for reinforcements and a unified command. This initial examination sets the stage for a deeper exploration of military strategy, governmental decision-making, and the unfolding events of the conflict, encouraging readers to consider the complex interplay between politics and war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Wilkinson, Spenser, 1853-1937
EBook No.: 15110
Published: Feb 19, 2005
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lessons of the War: Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith
Note: Consists of articles from The London Letter
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Lessons of the War: Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith" by Spenser Wilkinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work contains a series of commentaries and analyses on the early stages of the Second Boer War, specifically focusing on the British military's challenges and strategies during the conflict. The book provides insights into the political and military dynamics of the time, emphasizing the lessons learned as the British Empire contended with the Boer forces in South Africa. The opening portion of the text establishes the context of the war that began on October 11, 1899, highlighting the severe unease surrounding the British military's poised invasion. Wilkinson outlines the strengths and weaknesses of both forces, explaining the British military’s apparent numerical inferiority and challenges in coordination due to strategic decisions made by government officials. He discusses the implications of the British Army's positioning and the potential consequences of catastrophic failure, while pointing out the critical need for reinforcements and a unified command. This initial examination sets the stage for a deeper exploration of military strategy, governmental decision-making, and the unfolding events of the conflict, encouraging readers to consider the complex interplay between politics and war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Wilkinson, Spenser, 1853-1937
EBook No.: 15110
Published: Feb 19, 2005
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.