Ten Months in the Field with the Boers

Ten Months in the Field with the Boers by An Ex-Lieutenant of General de Villebois-Mareuil is a detailed account of the author's experiences during the Transvaal War of 1899-1900. The book provides insights into the military preparations engagements and the political situation in the region. It describes the events surrounding the death of Colonel de Villebois-Mareuil the engagements with English forces and the chaos and corruption witnessed during the war. The narrative sheds light on the complexities of war the resilience of the Boers and the challenges faced by both sides in the conflict offering a vivid portrayal of life during wartime in South Africa.