Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 12/05/2024
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BRITAIN AGAINST THE XHOSA AND ZULU PEOPLES: Lord Chelmsford's South African Campaigns
Britain's war against the Zulu people of southern Africa in the late nineteenth century is one of the most famous clashes in the history of the British empire, but her earlier wars against the Xhosa, also in southern Africa, are far less well known. And, although the role Lord Chelmsford played in the Anglo-Zulu War has been recounted in exhaustive detail, his earlier experience against the Xhosa has rarely been explored in the same intensive way. That is why Stephen Manning's absorbing study of these colonial campaigns and Chelmsford's part in them is so timely and valuable. |
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anon CAMPAIGNING IN AFGHANISTAN 1842
Journal of the last three months' operations in Afghanistan extracted from a Journal of anOfficer in her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry in India 1841-1842. 1 vol, 40 pgs
2001 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN |
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Atwood, Rodney ROBERTS AND KITCHENER IN SOUTH AFRICA: 1900-1902
The British Army was shocked by three military defeats during one week in South Africa in late 1900. The commander, General Sir Redvers Buller, lost his nerve. 'Something must be done' was the cry across the Empire. Britain sent forth not one, but two military heroes. |
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Bancroft, N.W. FROM RECRUIT TO STAFF SERGEANT
Story of life in the Bengal Horse Artillery from 1833 to 1866, Bancroft describes the campaigns he was in, with particular emphasis on the Sikh wars. 1 vol, 106 pgs
1979 LONDON, IAN HENRY PUBLI'S |
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Barthorp, Michael ZULU WAR, THE: A Pictorial History
As the title says, photographs, illustrations, maps, and paintings populate the book. The text offers a concise account of the British invasions and Zulu counterattacks, offering a wealth of uniform information for all the various units and touching on all the major battles, including Isandhlwana, Rorke's Drift, Eshowe, Gingindhlovu, Hlobane, and others. |
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Benneyworth, Garth THE BATTLE OF MAGERSFONTEIN: Victory and Defeat on the South African Veld, 10-12 December 1899
Examines the maneuvers and battles that led up to the battle of Magersfontein, fought during the South African War of 1899-1902 (also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War). Uses never before published diaries, letters, photographs, maps, battle orders, official histories and reports, personal reflections, regimental histories of the war, and survivor interviews. The originals, including Dutch and Afrikaans language accounts, are held in extensive archives in the Kimberley and Bloemfontein museums as well as other archives, libraries, museums, and private collections in the UK, South Africa, and Australia. |
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Bishop, Dennis COMMAND # 28: LIKE LIONS THEY FOUGHT - Anglo-Zulu War
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Blake, Mike FORCES OF THE BOXER REBELLION & THE EIGHT POWER WAR: Volume 3 - The Dragon Subdued
Third volume in a well-illustrated series offers a comprehensive account of the war, campaigns, and battles, as well as a detailed study of the armies and color uniforms involved. First two volumes are: The Dragon Provoked and The Dragon Rampant. Covers the Boxers, Imperial Chinese, and British forces. 1 vol, 200 pgs
2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS |
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Brckenbury, Major General Henry RIVER COLUMN, THE
Classic account of the movement of the British in the Sudan. 1 vol, 200 pgs
1993 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS |
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Brice, Christopher THINKING MAN'S SOLDIER, THE: The Life and Career of General Sir Henry Brackenbury 1837-1914
Sir Henry Brackenbury is a now largely forgotten but extremely important soldier, writer, and administrator of the late Victorian era. To Lord Wolseley Brackenbury was 'not one of but the cleverest man in the army' and 'that first-rate man of business,' to the conservative Duke of Cambridge he was 'a very dangerous man' whilst King Edward VII remembered him as the man who 'pulled the army out of a hole in South Africa.' |
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Burton, Reginald Burton FIRST AND SECOND SIKH WARS:Offical British Army
The Sikh Wars of the 1840s were the final battles that secured British domination of the Indian Sub-continent. In 1911 the British Army produced this work, o/b's, maps, appendices, index 1 vol, 150 pgs
2004 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING |
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Clammer, David ONWARDS TO OMDURMAN: The Anglo-Egyptian Campaign to Reconquer the Sudan, 1896-1898
To fully understand how and why an Anglo-Egyptian army arrived to fight at Omdurman, the book takes a fresh look at the Sudan campaign as a whole, discussing how modern technology was used to overcome the vagaries of the desert and the river Nile. Thus, railway lines were built to bring troops and supplies across the desert. Communications were enhanced by miles of telegraph wire. Control of the Nile was ensured by British-built gunboats, armed with machine guns and artillery and the Anglo-Egyptian army carried modern rifles, machine guns, and artillery. |
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de Lisle, Gerard THE NILE CAMPAIGN, 1884-1885: The Letters and Sketches of Rudolph de Lisle
Naval officer Rudolph de Lisle chronicled his global travels through letters and sketches before perishing in battle. His letters home were embellished with stunning sketches and watercolours. In August 1884, Rudolph was selected to join the Naval Brigade in the Gordon Relief Expedition led by General Sir Garnet Wolseley. His principal role was to help drag troop boats over the six cataracts that blocked their way up the Nile to Khartoum. Rudolph's letters graphically describe this historic journey, and his sketches, some of which were published in the Illustrated London News, vividly portray the challenges facing the Expedition. This compiled and edited collection offers insight into this famous military campaign. Contains 60 color illustrations and 60 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 176 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Driver, Hugh CONTROLLING THE FRONTIER: Southern Africa 1806-1828, The Cape Frontier Wars and The Fetcani Alarm
Explores the struggle to determine and stabilize the frontier of southern Africa's Cape Colony in the aftermath of the British occupation in 1806, especially the troop movements arising out of the Napoleonic Wars that would later contribute to bush warfare, with an emphasis on Colonel John Graham's controversial method of frontier control implemented in the wake of the Fourth Cape Frontier War of 1811-1812. |
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Duncan, John and Walton, John HEROES FOR VICTORIA 1837-1901
Oversized at 11.2x7.8 inches. Describes the many gallant officers and men who saw service in the 'wars' of Queen Victoria, with accounts from a multitude of climates in Asia and Africa. A multitude of b/w illustrations. 1 vol, 192 pgs
1991 UK, SPELLMOUNT LIMITED |
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edited by Laband, John CHARLIE HARFORD'S ANGLO-ZULU WAR: The Memoir of a British Lieutenant 1878-1879
Harford's journal chronicles key events in the Zulu Wars and pays tribute to all those who fought bravely alongside him. Among the episodes covered are: the disaster at Isandlwana; the heroic battle at Rorke's Drift; the recovery of the Queen's Colour of the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, at Fugitive's Drift; and the hunt for the Zulu king Cetshwayo. Contemporary photographs and expert commentary expand upon the memoirs. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2024 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS |
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Farwell, Bryon ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 19TH CENTURY LAND WARFARE, THE
8.5x11, nearly 1000 b/w illust/maps, global inreach, covers Latin America rebellions; African,Indian & Southeast Asian conflicts, Chinese andJapanese and lots more, biblio, index. 1 vol, 928 pgs
2000 NY, W.W. NORTON |
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Farwell, Byron ARMIES OF THE RAJ
Description of the Indian Armies of Queen Victoria 1 vol, 400 pgs
19?? NY, W.W. NORTON COMPANY |
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Farwell, Byron MR. KIPLING'S ARMY:All the Queen's Men
This book explores the outrageous, but often braveand glorious, story of Britain's Victorian Army.B/w drawings, illust, index. 1 vol, 256 pgs
19?? NY, W.W. NORTON COMPANY |
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Farwell, Byron MR. KIPLING'S ARMY:All the Queen's Men
This book explores the outrageous, but often braveand glorious, story of Britain's Victorian Army.B/w drawings, illust, index. 1 vol, 256 pgs
1981 NY, W.W. NORTON & COMPANY |
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Fastoso, Mark MAXIMILIAN IN MEXICO
(10) Wargame Scenarios 1 vol, 64 pgs
2006 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS |
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Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS:Ethiopia 1887-1896
(10) Wargame Scenarios including THE BATTLE OF SAATI 1887; BATTLE OF GALLABAT 1889 Dervish versus Ethiopians; BATTLE OF AGORDAT 1893 Dervish versus Italians and seven more. 1 vol, 68 pgs
2002 US, MARK FASTOSO |
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Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS:Boxer Rebellion
(10) Wargame Scenarios covering Admiral Seymour's Relief Attempt; scenarios cover Chinese Army vs Boxers, Chinese vs Europeans and Boxers vs Relief Force, maps and o/b's. 1 vol, 68 pgs
2003 US, MARK FASTOSO |
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Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom ZULU WARS
(10) Wargame Scenarios 1 vol, 64 pgs
2006 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS |
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Fredericks, Pierce G. SEPOY AND THE COSSACK, THE
The story of the clash between Russia & Englandfor India in the 19th century. Index, biblio. 1 vol, 274 pgs
1971 LONDON, W.H. ALLEN LTD |
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French, Gerald D.S.O. LORD CHELMSFORD AND THE ZULU WAR
The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 was perhaps subjected to much controversy as a result of the epic Zulu victory at the battle of Isandlwana. Lord Chelmsford, the General Officer commanding the invasion force during the war, sustained severe criticism from both journalists and parliament following his actions and conduct at Isandlwana. |
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Fuller, Howard TURRETT VERSUS BROADSIDE: An Anatomy of British Naval Prestige, Revolution and Disaster 1860-1870
Analysis of the great 'turret vs. broadside' debate sheds new light on how the most well-funded and professional navy in the world, at the height of its power, could nevertheless build an 'inherently unstable' capital ship -- the low-freeboard yet fully-masted ironclad HMS Captain that capsized in 1870. Includes 46 color and b/w illustrations. |
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Glover, Michael RORKE'S DRIFT:A Victorian Epic
Excellent account, maps, biblio, index, b/w illust. 1 vol, 146 pgs
1998 LONDON, WORDSWORTH PUBS |
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Gomez, Antonio L. Martin LA BATALLA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS:Guerra de Africa
1859-60, v2 in this series. Covers the Spanish advance to Tetuan, color and b/w plates, illust. 1 vol, 80 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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Greaves, Adrian ISANDLWANA: How the Zulus Humbled the British Empire
The story of the mighty imperial British army's defeat at Iswandlwana in 1879 has been much written about, but never with the detail and insight revealed by Dr Adrian Greaves' research. In reconstructing the dramatic and fateful events, the Author draws on recently discovered letters, diaries and papers of survivors and other contemporaries such as Henry Harford, Lt Henry Carling of the Royal Artillery, August Hammar and young British nurse Janet Wells. These, coupled with his own detailed knowledge of the ground, enable the author to paint the most accurate picture yet of this cataclysmic battle that so shamed the British establishment. |
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Greaves, Adrian AN ILLUSTRATED TOUR OF THE ANGLO-ZULU BATTLEFIELDS
This book gives the reader a general overview of the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 with descriptive text, location photographs, and map overviews of the twelve main battles including Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The author's unique maps are based on his own lecture notes and 'battlefield map handouts' as a Zulu War battlefield guide for over 25 years. At the suggestion of the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society, these maps are now reproduced in book form. Contains 50 color illustrations and 30 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Greaves, Adrian & Knight, Ian WHO'S WHO IN THE ANGLO ZULU WAR 1879:V1 British
Covers all the main players be they military, political or civilian with concise readable bios. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2007 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Greaves, Adrian & Knight, Ian WHO'S WHO IN THE ANGLO ZULU WAR 1879:V1 Colonials
Covers all the main players be they military, political or civilian with concise readable bios. Also includes the Zulus. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2007 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS |
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Heathcote, T.A. INDIAN ARMY, THE:Garrison of British India
Covers the Units British Imperial India, 1822-1922. B/w maps, illust, appendix, biblio, index. 1 vol, 215 pgs
1974 UK, DAVID & CHARLES LMTD |
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Hervey, Captain Albert SOLDIER OF THE COMPANY, A:Life of an Indian Ensign
Memoirs of a young man in pre-mutiny India 1833-43. Color and b/w illust. 1 vol, 224 pgs
1992 LONDON, MICHAEL JOSEPH |
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Kling, Stephen Siege of Khartoum
The Siege of Khartoum is a low to moderate complexity tactical game covering the Mahdist siege of Egyptian-occupied Khartoum during the Mahdist Revolution. The game takes about 90 minutes to play. One player commands the Mahdist units and the other player commands the Egyptian and British units. Cards allow variety of play. |
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Knight, Ian COMPANION TO THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR
The author presents succinct summaries of the issues, events, armies and individuals involved. 1 vol, 251 pgs
2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS |
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Knight, Ian VOICES FROM THE ZULU WAR: Campaigning Through the Eyes of the British Soldier, 1879
The forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. |
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Knight, Ian THE ANATOMY OF THE ZULU ARMY: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879
Covers the Anglo-Zulu wars -- from Shaka to Cetshwayo -- from the Zulu perspective, including training, dress, weapons, and more. Includes b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography, and index. |
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Knight, Ian BRAVE MEN'S BLOOD: EPIC OF THE ZULU WAR, 1879
Geared toward the general reader. Provides aconcise history of the Zulu state and the causesof the war. B/W photos and illusts. Glossary,biblio., index and maps. 1 vol, 200 pgs
1990 UK, Greenhill Books |
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Knight, Ian 003 British Infantryman vs Zulu Warrior Anglo-Zulu War 1879
The short but savage Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 pitched well-equipped but complacent British soldiers into combat with the Zulu, one of history's finest fighting forces. The clashes between these two different armies prompted tactical innovation on both sides, as the British and their Zulu opponents sought to find the optimal combination of mobility, protection and firepower. |
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Knight, Ian editor AGE OF EMPIRES/Colonial Conquest # 14 German Camel Corps
Includes six pages in color -- color uniform plates, color map of German SW Africa, and color photos of re-enactors. Many b/w photos and illustrations. |
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Laband, John THE FALL OF RORKE'S DRIFT: An Alternate History of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
After that brutal defeat on 22 January 1879 at Isandlwana, the British Army is at Rorke's Drift on the Buffalo River in Natal Province, South Africa. A few hundred British and colonial troops led by Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead face the might of the Zulu army of thousands led by Prince Dabulamanzi kampande (CORR). Against the odds, the British are victorious and this defeat marks the end of the Zulu nation's dominance of the region. But what if the Zulus had defeated the British at Rorke's Drift and invaded Natal? |
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Laband, John THE ZULU KINGDOM AND THE BOER INVASION: 1837-1840
Covers the invasion in 1837 of the Zulu kingdom by Boers migrating from the British Cape Colony, and the massacres, battles, and civil war that ensued between 1838-1840 as the Zulu resisted the settlers with spear against musket. Many Afrikaners long celebrated their partial victory as the God-given justification for their subsequent dominion over Africans, while today Africans commemorate the war for its significance in their struggle against colonialism. Includes 24 b/w illustrations, 16 color illustrations, and 11 maps. |
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Laband, John THE SHADOW OF ISANDLWANA: The Life and Times of General Lord Chelmsford and his Disaster in Zululand
Biography explores the personal character and military career of British General Lord Chelmsford, who served in the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Abyssinian Expedition, before commanding the British invasion of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. In January 1879, disaster struck when Chelmsford divided his forces at Isandlwana in the face of the enemy and the Zulu overwhelmed his camp, killing more than 1,300 of its defenders. Such a defeat was almost unprecedented in a Victorian colonial campaign. Despite Chelmsford's later victories at Gingindlovu and Ulundi, he was humiliatingly relieved of his command. His responsibility for Isandlwana dogged him for the rest of his days, and he would forever be associated with this historic defeat. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2023 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS |
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Laband, John ATLAS OF THE LATER ZULU WARS, THE:1883-1888
The author examines the bitter civil war and lastditch resistance to colonialism through the warsand battles, illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 139 pgs
2002 SA, UNIVERSITY OF NATAL |
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Laurie, Willam Ferguson Second Burmese War, The: A Narrative of the Operations at Rangoon in 1852
An account of the Second Anglo-Burmese War, undertaken to promote the activities of British colonial merchants in the region, and to avenge perceived 'insults, injustice and oppression' of British representatives by the Burmese court. A detailed account of the campaign, first published in 1853, as seen through the eyes of an English officer, with sketch maps of the defenses of Rangoon and Bassein. Includes two b/w illustrations and four fold-out maps and plans. 1 vol, 280 pgs
2002 THAILAND, ORCHID PRESS |
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Lock, Ron Zulu Conquered: The March of the Red Soldiers, 1822-1888
The first Britons to reach Zululand were a handful of shipwrecked traders. They found themselves completely at the mercy of a nation whose name would become a byword for ferocity and courage. The castaways were fearful of their lives but, to their surprise, were well treated and prospered. |
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Lock, Ron and Quantrill, Peter ZULU VICTORY: The Epic of Isandlwana and the Cover-up
The 22 January 1879 Battle of Isandlwana saw a Zulu victory over the British. The obvious culprit for the blunder was Lieutenant General Lord Chelmsford, the defeated commander. Appearing to respond to the outcry, he ordered a court of inquiry. But there followed a carefully conducted cover-up in which Chelmsford found a scapegoat in the dead - most notably, in Colonel Anthony Durnford. |
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Mackinnon, J.P. and Shadbolt S.H. SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN OF 1879, THE
First published in 1880, details the forces in the field, lines of communication, column strengths, bios of the 62 British officers killed, summary of all regiments/naval brigades, maps, new index. 1 vol, 384 pgs
1995 LONDON, GREENHILL PRESS |
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MacLaren, Roy CANADIANS ON THE NILE:1882-1898
The story of the Canadian 'voyageurs' who helped 'man' the boats up the Nile to Khartoum. Chapter notes, biblio, index, b/w illust. 1 vol, 184 pgs
1978 VANCOUVER, UNIV BRITISH |
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Matthies, Volker SIEGE OF MAGDALA: The British Empire against the Emperor of Ethiopia
In 1867-68, a petty diplomatic dispute between Ethiopian emperor Tewodros II and Queen Victoria led to one of the strangest and most dramatic military campaigns in history. The British Indian Army, with 60,000 men, 30,000 elephants, mules and horses, and a bevy of 'embedded' journalists, observers, and translators -- as well as artists and photographers whose images of the campaign are reproduced in this book -- marched into the Ethiopian highlands, advancing on the mountain fortress of Magdala to rescue a small group of European hostages. |
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Miller, Charles KHYBER: British India's North West Frontier
Story of the Khyber Pass and the influence it had on British policy and campaigns, end maps, biblio. 1 vol, 393 pgs
1977 NY, MACMILLAN COMPANY |
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Molyneaux, Bill HORNS OF THE BUFFALO: Zulu 1879 Wargame
Introductory-level wargame with a series of 1879 engagements between the Zulu and British. Games play in about an hour. |
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Olender, Piotr SINO-FRENCH NAVAL WAR: 1884-1885
This new book covers the Sino-French Naval War 1884-1885, a little-known part of late 19th century naval history. The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both French and Chinese, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and photos. 1 vol, 144 pgs
2012 POLAND, MMP |
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Olender, Piotr Sino-Japanese Naval War 1894-1895
This new book covers the Sino-Japan Naval War 1894-1895, a little-known part of late 19thC naval history. 200 b/w photos, scale plans, 8x12 |
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Outram, James Rough Notes of the Campaign in Sinde and Affghanistan, in 1838-9
These extracts from the personal journal of Sir James Outram (1803-63), which he kept while serving with the 23rd Regiment in the British Army of the Indus, describe the British campaigns in Sindh and Afghanistan in 1838-9. |
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Paine, S.C.M. SINO-JAPANESE WAR 1894-95: Japan's Emergence
An examination of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-5, when Japan rapidly defeated China. The European nations saw China as weak and then intruded on Chinese sovereignty. Includes b/w illust/maps, biblio, and index. 1 vol, 424 pgs
2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV |
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Patton, Roxanne COLONIAL CONFLICTS: The Indian Mutiny
Set of 10 Indian Mutiny scenarios designed for The Sword and the Flame, but units can be translated into other rule systems. |
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Patton, Roxanne COLONIAL CONFLICTS: The Indian Mutiny for The Men Who Would Be Kings
Set of 10 Indian Mutiny scenarios designed for Osprey rules set The Men Who Would Be Kings, but units can be translated into other rule systems. |
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Peers, Chris AFRICAN WARS, THE
Peers provides a graphic account of several of the key campaigns fought between European powers and the native peoples of tropical and sub-tropical Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His pioneering and authoritative study describes in vivid detail the organization and training of African warriors, their weapons, their fighting methods and traditions, and their tactics. He concentrates on the campaigns mounted by the most successful African armies as they struggled to defend themselves against the European scramble for Africa. Resistance was inconsistent, but some warlike peoples fought long and hard. For example, the Zulu victory over the British at Isandhlwana is the best known -- but by no means the only occasion -- when the Africans humiliated the colonial invaders. |
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Peers, Chris CENTRAL AFRICA: Tribal and Colonial Armies in the Congo, Gabon, Rwanda, Burundi, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1800 to 1900
Oversized at 8.25x12 inches. This is the second volume in Foundry's projected series describing the armies of the era of exploration in sub-Saharan Africa. Following a similar format to its predecessor, it covers the area now largely occupied by the countries of Gabon, the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, and Malawi. |
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Peers, Chris RORKE'S DRIFT AND ISANDLWANA: 22nd January 1879: Minute by Minute
In the morning on 22 January 1879, 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed the British invading force at Isandlwana in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army. Includes 16 pages of color plates. |
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Pemble, John BRITAIN'S GURKHA WAR:Invasion of Nepal 1814-1816
The remarkable fighting abilities of the Nepalese contrasted against the most incredible British ineptitude. Pemble's account is a comprehensive history of the conflict. B/w illust, biblio, index 1 vol, 400 pgs
2009 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS |
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Ransford, Oliver BATTLE FOR MAJUBA HILL, THE: The First Boer War
The defeat of General Colley by the Boers was an outstanding victory for the Boers. This is a first-rate account of the campaign and battle. Includes an index. 1 vol, 154 pgs
1968 NY, THOMAS Y. CROMWELL CO |
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Simmer, Mark PATHAN RISING: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898
The story of the large-scale tribal unrest that erupted along the North West Frontier of India in the late 1890s -- a short but sharp period of violence that was initiated by the Pathan tribesmen against the British. Although the exact causes of the unrest remain unclear, it was likely the result of tribal resentment towards the establishment of the Durand Line and British 'forward policy', during the last echoes of the 'Great Game' that led the proud tribesmen to take up arms on an unprecedented scale. |
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Simner, Mark CHITRAL 1895: An Episode of the Great Game
In 1895, a small Indian Army garrison, commanded by Surgeon-Major Sir George Scott Robertson and Captain Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, was besieged by a joint Chitrali and Pathan army at the fort of Chitral. |
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Singh, Amarpal THE FIRST ANGLO-SIKH WAR
During the 18th and early years of the 19th century, the red tide of British expansion had covered almost the entire Indian subcontinent, stretching to the borders of the Punjab. There the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh had developed his military forces to thwart any British advance into his kingdom north of the River Sutlej. |
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Skeen, Andrew LESSONS IN IMPERIAL RULE
A delightful collection of guidelines for British troops based in India. The lessons included cover establishing new camps, securing perimeters, moving platoons, setting up watching posts etc. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS |
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Snape, David THE RESCUE THEY CALLED A RAID: The Jameson Raid 1895-96
125 years ago, Leander Starr Jameson sought to expand the British Empire in South Africa with the backing of a mere 500 men. He was part of a conspiracy of entrepreneurs, gold magnates, and politicians, each of whom had different motives for supporting and encouraging his actions. His 'raid' failed miserably. It almost brought down the British Government, destroyed the career of one of the most eminent South African Statesmen, nearly caused a war with the South African Republic, and exposed Britain to international ridicule. Includes 43 b/w illustrations, 1 color plate, and 4 b/w maps. |
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Snook, Lt Col Mike BEYOND THE REACH OF EMPIRE: Wolseley's Failed Campaign to Save Gordon and Khartoum
n the early 1880s the Mahdi unleashed a spectacularly successful jihadist uprising against Egyptian colonial rule in the Sudan. Early in 1884 Cairo bowed to British pressure to withdraw. Beyond the Reach of Empire describes how Major General Charles Gordon was dispatched to evacuate Khartoum and turn the Sudan over to self-rule. It goes on to explain how and why the mission backfired, and then homes in on Sir Garnet Wolseley's planning and execution of the long-delayed Gordon Relief Expedition which arrived, according to popular myth, only two days after the city had fallen and Gordon had been killed. |
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Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry GO STRONG INTO THE DESERT: The Mahdist Uprising in Sudan 1881-85A Military History and Uniform Guide
On 11 August 1881, two companies of Egyptian infantry landed on an island in the White Nile to arrest a remarkable imam by the name of Muhammad Ahmad ibn al-Saiyid 'Abd Allah, who called himself the Mahdi. Within the hour most of the soldiers concerned were dead - routed by a poorly armed and numerically inferior band of disciples. The subsequent dramatic rise of the Mahdist movement, culminating in the siege of the Sudanese capital, the death of General Gordon, and a serious fundamentalist threat to Egypt, is told in Go Strong into the Desert, an original and authoritative military history of events in Kordofan, Khartoum and the Red Sea Littoral between 1881 and 1885. |
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Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry CAPE WARRIORS VOLUME 1: Frontier Warfare & Fighting Men in Colonial South Africa
Examines in depth the fighting men and type of warfare conducted during the 6th, 7th, and 8th Cape Frontier Wars, the Boer-Ndebele War of 1836-7, the Boer Andash; Zulu War of 1838-40; the Anglo-Boer confrontations in the 1840s; and the one-day Anglo-Basotho war of 1852. Heavily illustrated with contemporary images and 41 color 'uniform' plates by ourselves. 1 vol, 216 pgs
2016 UK, PERRY MINIATURES |
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Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry CAPE WARRIORS VOLUME II: British Battles in Colonial South Africa
The second volume concentrates on the combat and tactical conduct of operations for the period and looks at the most notable general actions. These are accompanied by contemporary artwork, his own annotated battlefield photography and maps. Color and black and white images throughout. 1 vol, 220 pgs
2016 UK, PERRY MINIATURES |
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Snook, Lt. Colonel Mike LIKE WOLVES ON THE FOLD:Defense of Rorke's Drift
The author provides a fresh interpretation of the events at Rorke's Drift; color & b/w illust/maps, appendices, biblio, index. 1 vol, 302 pgs
2006 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS |
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Snook, Mike (Col) HOW CAN MAN DIE BETTER: The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed
Wednesday January 22, 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered redcoats. Disaster ensued. Later that afternoon, the victorious Zulus would strike the tiny British garrison at Rorke's Drift. |
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Summerfield, Stepehen and Trendall, Simon ARMSTRONG RIFLES BREECH LOADING FIELD ARTILLERY AND WAGONS: ROYAL CARRIAGE DEPARTMENT PLANS, 1860-1880
The Royal Carriage Department plates were the working plans produced to accompany the various editions of the Treatise of Military Carriages. While the treatises can be found in various editions and reprints, only a few RCD plates have previously been made available even to researchers. Fortunately, an almost complete set of plates has been found and preserved in the private reference collection of Simon Trendall. In addition, using the extensive specialist knowledge of Dr.Stephen Summerfield, Editor of the Smoothbore Ordnance Journal, we have been able to reproduce the plates supported by text from contemporary Treatise of Military Carriages to create this invaluable reference for the historian, model maker and restorer of ordnance of this period. |
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Summerfield, Stepehen and Trendall, Simon ARMSTRONG HEAVY RIFLED BREECH LOADING GARRISON, NAVAL AND SIEGE ARTILLERY: Royal Carriage Department Plans 1860-80
Volume 2 of this series is illustrated throughout with technical plans and Royal Carriage Department color plates. The Royal Carriage Department plates were the working plans produced to accompany the various editions of the Treatise of Military Carriages. While the treatises can be found in various editions and reprints, only a few RCD plates have previously been made available even to researchers. Fortunately, an almost complete set of plates has been found and preserved in the private reference collection of Simon Trendall. In addition, using the extensive specialist knowledge of Dr. Stephen Summerfield, Editor of the Smoothbore Ordnance Journal, we have been able to reproduce the plates supported by text from contemporary Treatise of Military Carriages to create this invaluable reference for the historian, model maker and restorer of ordnance of this period. 1 vol, 160 pgs
2022 UK, KEN TROTMAN |
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Thornton, Neil WITNESSES AT ISANDLWANA
Puts together first-hand accounts of the British defeat against the Zulu that have been scattered in archives, museums, and private collections around the world. British soldiers, those from the colonial forces, civilians, and those Zulu warriors who attacked the camp all left detailed descriptions of the battle. Provides a better understanding of the battle and what those involved witnessed on that monumental day in both British and Zulu history. Contains 40 black and white photographs and 20 maps. 1 vol, 528 pgs
2024 US, FONTHILL MEDIA |
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Thorton, Neil RORKE'S DRIFT: A New Perspective
The Battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of over 4,000 warriors, in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side. The battle led to a display of incredible fortitude, courage and tenacity resulting in mutual respect between British red coat and Zulu warrior. Illustrated with previously unpublished artwork -- 49 illustrations (21 in color). The actions of each of the 11 Victoria Cross recipients are looked at in detail, together with those men who were awarded the DCM. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2016 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA |
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Tilson, Tim THE SIKH WARS 1823-1849: Colonist Campaigns
The Sikh Wars features 10 action packed scenarios covering the fighting in the Punjab and Afghanistan. Each scenario includes a campaign History, detailed uniform information, bibliography, campaign rules, and a campaign map. The scenarios are organized to be played with The Sword and the Flame, but can be easily adapted to any rule set. |
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Tilson, Tim THE GORDON CAMPAIGN: Colonial Campaign Scenarios
This book features 10 action-packed scenarios from 1882-1889 covering before, during, and after the 1st Anglo Sudanese War. It features the following battles: |
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Vogt, Lt. Colonel Herman EGYPTIAN WAR OF 1882, THE
The author, an officer in the German Army, details an excellent account, map pocket. 1 vol, 236 pgs
1992 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS |
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Wade, Stephen EMPIRE AND ESPIONAGE: Spies in the Zulu War
The book examines the roles of spies, diplomats, and other influential figures in the conflict, including John Dunn -- who fought with the British during the campaign, becoming ruler of part of Zululand after its conquest, and even being presented to Queen Victoria. Diplomats include Sir Theophilus Shepstone, who was responsible for directing native affairs in Natal, and was so respected by the Zulus they called him 'Father.' 1 vol, 256 pgs
2011 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS |
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Whitburn, Bill BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER: An Account of the Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1849
Analyzes the British advancement in India during the latter part of the eighteenth century. Gives a vivid account of the seven battles and one siege of the two wars with the Sikhs. The first was brought on by the demise of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the machinations of palace officials, and rapacity of the Sikh Army. The second war erupted with a rebellion at Multan. The British Army advanced to battle with a new Governor-General and the same Commander-in-Chief, Lord Gough, whose catalogue of tactics did not extend beyond the awesome charge of British bayonets. Having rocked the British Indian Empire at Ferozeshah, Ranjit Singh's soldiers helped save it during the Great Indian Mutiny, and later in both the World Wars.? Contains 73 b/w illustrations, three b/w photos, 24 color plates (illustrations and photos), and 10 b/w maps. 1 vol, 344 pgs
2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY |
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Whitehouse, Howard editor WIDOW-MAKING WAR, A:Life & Death of a British Officer
The Letters and Diary of Major Warren Wynne, a Royal Engineer, who served & died in the Zulu War of 1879, the letters are to his wife and the diary covers Jan/March 1879, a great first hand account. 1 vol, 160 pgs
1995 UK, PADDY GRIFFITH ASSOC. |
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Whitehouse, Howard illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN AFRICA:1879-1914
Second edition is edited by John Curry as part of the History of Wargaming Project series of books. |
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Whitehouse, Howard illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN AFRICA:1879-1914
8.5x11, many b/w line drawings, tables, charts. Details the expansion of the colonial powers, maps 1 vol, 48 pgs
1987 UK, FIELD BOOKS |
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Young, John VICTORIA'S HARVEST: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879
This book tells the story of some of the Irish men who served as soldiers in Queen Victoria's Army, before, during and after the Zulu War of 1879. Men who fought not necessarily for a queen or a country, but most often for their regiment; a regiment that had seen numerous fellow Irishmen and often preceding family members serve in its ranks. Includes 300 b/w photos, illustrations, and maps. |
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Zorzetto, G UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA OF ITALIAN COLONIAL TROOPS VOL.1: ERITREA AND SOMALIA, 1885-1934
283 pictures, mostly unreleased, 92 figures in color, 160 color drawings of decorations, badges and flags. |
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