South Africa and the Transvaal War Vol. IV

Louis Creswicke’s South Africa and the Transvaal War Vol. IV continues the detailed chronicle of the Second Anglo-Boer War focusing on the later stages of the British military campaign in 1900. This volume covers the capture of Pretoria the capital of the Transvaal and the formal annexation of the Boer republics by British forces. Creswicke details the military strategies of Field Marshal Lord Roberts and General Kitchener as they sought to consolidate British control and suppress remaining Boer resistance.Beyond conventional battles the book explores the shift in Boer tactics toward guerrilla warfare which prolonged the conflict despite Britain’s territorial gains. Creswicke also discusses the challenges of occupation including logistical difficulties local resistance and international reactions to Britain’s policies. Written from a British imperial perspective South Africa and the Transvaal War Vol. IV provides valuable insight into the transition from open warfare to the prolonged struggle of the guerrilla phase highlighting the resilience of the Boers and the complexities of Britain’s efforts to secure victory.