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The Bloody 11th Volume 2

A hardback regimental history of the Devonshire regiment covering the period 1815-1914. Aggett has provided an in-depth account of the Devon’s involvement in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the impact of the Cardwell reforms, the Boer War and mobilisation for WW1. It is a 518-page volume illustrated with colour pictures in hardback.

1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment During the Boer War 1899-1902

A strong, solid account of the doings of a battalion of a West Country regiment in the Boer War. The Devonshire’s took a leading role in the relief of Ladysmith after a lengthy siege by the Boers. They subsequently fought at Inagane and Lydenburg in Natal and South-eastern Transvaal. Their battle honours included the charge at Wagon Hill outside Ladysmith and the night action at Elandslaagte. In his introduction, Gen. William Kitchener calls attention to the main qualities of the Devon men who served under him: their ‘dogged devotion to duty’ which helped overcome the Boers’ stubborn resistance; their improvisation and their smart turnout in the worst of conditions. ‘In conclusion’, writes Kitchener, ‘a more determined crew I never wish to see, and a better regiment to back his orders a General can never hope to have’. Illustrated by some 25 photographs and two maps. Honours and Awards + Roll of Honour are in the back of the Book.

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