This narrative covers the British Cavalry operation in relief of Kimberly, South Africa with accompanying analysis of the cavalry tactics, reconnaissance, and maneuvers. Conclusion contains lessons learned on cavalry reconnaissance.
This study covers the system of supply and evacuation in Cronje’s forces from the beginning of the war until Cronje surrendered his entire force of over 4,000 men at the Battle of Paardsburg on February 27, 1900. There are sections on transport,...
This paper explains warfare in South Africa, specifically Magersfontein operations during the Boer War. The study discusses defensive positions, preparedness, attacks, and gives insight into lessons learned from British armed forces and the Boers...
This paper is a brief of summary of the operations in the Boer War, a brief outline of the topography of the theater of operations and a review of the various marches in the war. A concise analysis of the marches raises the question whether the...
This study contains an outline of the principal campaigns of the Boer War in South Africa, with brief comments, criticisms and conclusions of the conduct.
The paper discusses the leadership characteristics of Lord Kitchener. Also described are the events leading up to the battle, planning, orders given, the attack on the Boers, and issues of military readiness.
The United States' current strategic environment is increasingly complex, with security, economic, and humanitarian interests around the world. Consequently, the United States' military may be called upon at any time to perform missions ranging...
This paper discusses the Boer defensive position at the Battle of Paardeberg. The activities of the Boer and British forces during February 1900 are explained. Topics include the terrain surrounding the battle site, concealment and cover,...
The study discusses the British cavalry under General French in the relief of Kimberly. Subjects examined include the terrain where the operations were carried out, and the troops (composition of the cavalry division), as well as their locations.
This index is a list of 108 monographs written by the students of the Second Year Course in solving Individual Research Problem No. 6, Series X, 1929-1930.
This study highlights the employment of the 6th Division and the Highland Brigade at the Battle of Paardeberg. Force organization, planning issues and problems, detailed events during the battle, attack positions, and orders given are discussed.
This paper describes the importance and necessity of a large British mounted infantry force to have operated against the mounted Boer troops during the South African War. A map of Paardeberg is included in the document.
The Rhodesian African Rifles overcame profoundly divisive racial and tribal differences among its members because a transcendent "regimental culture" superseded the disparate cultures of its individual soldiers and officers. The RAR's culture grew...
The essays reprinted here are shorter statements of Bloch's basic beliefs. Bloch was not entirely right in his views on war. He failed to note the heavy influence that indirect fire would have on World War I battlefields. Obviously, he could not...
The Rhodesian African Rifles overcame profoundly divisive racial and tribal differences among its members because a transcendent "regimental culture" superseded the disparate cultures of its individual soldiers and officers. The RAR's culture grew...
This paper contains a discussion of the results of the failure of the British cavalry to provide proper reconnaissance during the march to the Modder River.