French's Cavalry Campaign: A Special Corresponent's View of British Army Mounted Troops During the Boer War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781846777516)

The last great cavalry campaign of the 19th Century

This is a fascinating book written by a journalist present with the British Cavalry during the Boer War. He describes its manoeuvres, actions and battles in some detail and for those interested in the campaign this concise account will provide much welcome detail. What makes it especially interesting is that the author did not simply report on the British Cavalry-he was also a great advocate for it. He challenges the emergent view that the days of cavalry were drawing to their close and champions its cause over the newly created mounted infantry. Interestingly, French would lead the British army in the opening stages of the Great War in Europe. There all would shortly learn how the experiences of the South African War would translate to the 20th century battlefield.

Author: J. G. Maydon
ISBN-10: 1846777518
ISBN-13: 9781846777516
Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
Language: English
Published: 07/14/2009
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d