A Russian on Commando

A Russian on Commando
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Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : 9781776191376
ISBN-13 : 1776191374
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Book Synopsis A Russian on Commando by : Boris Gorelik

Download or read book A Russian on Commando written by Boris Gorelik and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1900, galvanised by the daring of the Boers in taking on imperial Britain, the young Russian officer Yevgeny Avgustus set off for the Transvaal to fight in the Anglo-Boer War. Like most of the foreign volunteers who flocked to the Boer cause, he ended up on the Natal front. Avgustus and his companions joined the Krugersdorp Commando, and their experiences in the field are portrayed in vivid detail. The central part of this gripping account covers the Battle of the Tugela Heights in February 1900 and the Boers' subsequent retreat. The immediacy of Avgustus's writing captures his trepidation and excitement as he approaches the battlefield for the first time, as well as his experience of life on commando. The keen eye of this foreign volunteer brings to life a turning point in South African history. Avgustus is a gifted writer, and his narrative offers both acute observation and thoughtful introspection. A gripping portrayal of human frailty and courage in the face of mortal danger, A Russian on Commando highlights both the strange attraction and the absurdities of war.


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