Summary
In Volume 6 of South Africa and the Transvaal War, Louis Creswicke examines the later stages of the Second Boer War, focusing on the shifting tides of power as British forces began to reassert control across the Transvaal and Orange Free State.
This volume details:
The transition from conventional battles to guerrilla warfare, as the Boers increasingly relied on hit-and-run tactics
The British response, including scorched earth policies and the construction of concentration camps, which had dire humanitarian consequences
The relentless campaigns led by generals like Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts to suppress Boer resistance
The continued resilience of key Boer leaders such as De Wet, Botha, and Delarey
Creswicke presents a vivid account not only of the military maneuvers, but also of the moral and political controversies that began to emerge, both in South Africa and in Britain. The book is interspersed with illustrations and official correspondence, providing a multi-faceted view of a war becoming increasingly grim and complex.