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"The Record of a Regiment of the Line: Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment During the Boer War 1899-1902" by Colonel M. Jacson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and operations of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, particularly during the pivotal events of the Boer War, focusing on their efforts in Ladysmith and other significant battles. It highlights the
tenacity, bravery, and camaraderie of the soldiers as they faced the challenges of warfare during this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, Colonel Jacson outlines the regiment’s journey from India to South Africa, setting the stage for the imminent war. He details their preparations and movement in response to escalating tensions leading up to the conflict. The opening portion describes various operational activities of the regiment as they navigate initial skirmishes and the leadership dynamics within their ranks. The narrative captures the significant events that preceded the siege of Ladysmith, establishing a context for the experiences that will shape the regiment's history during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacson, Mainwaring George, 1859-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The record of a regiment of the line : being a regimental history of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War, 1899-1902 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Infantry. Devonshire Regiment (1st Battalion) |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15972 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15972-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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