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2001 hardcover with 240 pages as new. By Fransjohan Pretorius. R50 postage in SA. Anglo-Boer War, Anglo-Boereoorlog. Christiaan De Wet, commander of the Boer forces in the Anglo-Boer War, had the ability to lead his burghers, many of them individualists, with a strong hand, subjecting them to his stringent discipline. He was also a masterful strategist who could anticipate the moves of his opponents. But it was his ability to evade the British forces in what became known as the "First De Wet Hunt" that contributed significantly to his legendary status. Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in South Africa, believed that the capture of De Wet would lead to the end of the Anglo-Boer War. When De Wet slipped over Slabberts Nek on July 15, 1900, breaking through Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Hunter's cordon and taking with him 2,000 Free Staters, including President Steyn and the government of the Orange Free State, Roberts organized a massive pursuit. From all sides British columns entered the chase. However, from July to August, 1900, De Wet, along with 2,500 men, managed to evade the elaborate net Lord Roberts had so carefully prepared to ensnare him. In so doing, the "Boer Pimpernel" ran rings around 50,000 British troops. Significantly, De Wet's successful evasion of the British ultimately led to the adoption of guerilla tactics by the Boers. This compelling story of a watershed event in the course of the war and the colorful personality of the man behind it is masterfully told, and brings an important personal dimension to the history of the Anglo-Boer War.

A-Z of the SAS - Peter Darman - Sidgwick & Jackson - 1993 - 192pp, color and black & white photographs, illustrations, maps - papetback in good condition - Internally clean and tightly bound.   The battles The weapons The training The men This is an alphabetically-arranged reference to the unit's 50-year history with over 600 entries. All the regiment's battles and campaigns are listed. The weapons, equipment and techniques used by the SAS are examined. There are also biographies of leading personalities who have belonged to the regiment - including the man who commanded the British forces in the Gulf, Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billiere.    

 A-Z OF THE SAS - BATTLES, WEAPONS, TRAINING, MEN - Peter Darman - 1993 - Paperback in good, clean and tight condition. This is an alphabetically-arranged reference to the unit's 50-year history with over 600 entries. All the regiment's battles and campaigns are listed. The weapons, equipment and techniques used by the SAS are examined. There are also biographies of leading personalities who have belonged to the regiment - including the man who commanded the British forces in the gulf, Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billiere.