A Portrait of Military Aviation in South Africa
1989, Struikhof Publishers, 094745814X
Boer Commando, 1876-1902
2004, Osprey Publishing, 1841766488
Boot & Saddle
1955, Maskew Miller Ltd.
British and American Tanks of World War Two
2000, Arms & Armour, 0304355291
British Cavalry Equipments, 1800-1941
2002, Osprey Publishing, 184176471X
Collins / Jane's World War II Tanks
1999, HarperCollins Publishers, 0004722825
De Boeren Oorlog in Beeld
1978, Fibula-Van Dishoeck, 9022838307
Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
2006, Shire Books, 0747804842
Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two
1999, Arms & Armour, 1854095188
Escape to Danger
1946, Faber and Faber
Fight us in the open: The Anglo-Zulu War through Zulu eyes
1985, Shuter & Shooter, 0869858297
A short text on the war... more of an overview. As seems to be the norm, the author resorts to quoting verbatim from other sources in trying to paint the picture of those involved. The photographical maps of the various battles are nice, but otherwise nothing new is presented.
Fighting Ships
1981, Kingfisher, 0862720060
If you can hold up your hand, hear me! Or if you can’t hear me, wave...!
Like the Wind: The Story of the South African Army
1985, Saayman & Weber, 0797100199
Mercenary
1967, Corgi Books, 0552079359
Military Small Arms of the 20th Century
1985, Arms & Armour, 0853687080
Ons Vloot: Die Eerste Vyftig Jaar
1973, W.J. Flesch & Vennote, 0949989045
Perde van die Anglo-Boereoorlog
2000, 0620258896
South Africa’s Fighting Ships: Past and Present
1992, Ashanti Publishing, 1874800502
South African Defence / Suid-Afrikaanse Verdediging
South African War Machine
1985, Central News Agency Ltd., 0620074426
Tanks and other Armoured Fighting Vehicles of World War II
1983, Blandford Press, 0907408354
The Royal Navy in South Africa, 1900-2000
2001, Maritime Books, 0907771823
They Fought for King and Kaiser
1991, Ashanti Publishing, 1874800324
The author sets out to discuss the East African theatre during World War 1, specifically the involvement of South African troops, by interweaving the viewpoint of the individual soldiers with the strategies and tactics of the various campaigns. I have only read up to chapter five and skimmed through the rest of the book...
In order to present the viewpoint of the soldiers, the author resorts to quoting from their respective diaries, correspondence and biographies, which more than often results in a disjointed storyline. Furthermore, the book is lacking in any real discussion of the tactics of individual battles. Most are simply related as having happened and then followed by quotes from those involved.
The book starts with a lengthy (and unnecessary) description of the German colonisation of East Africa, through the use of unrelated (and irrelevant) anecdotes; and then a glossing over of '14-'16 in a mad rush to introduce Jan Smuts to the scene. The fatal battle of Salaita Hill is a blur of quotes and personal attitudes. No indepth analysis or discussion.
War Along the Orange
1979, Centre for African Studies, 079920286X
Zulu Dawn
1979, Arrow Books, 0099194309
(Historical Fiction) The novel is set at the start of the Anglo-Zulu War and culminates with the Battle of Isandhlwana, as we follow William Vereker. Recommended for all familiar with the war, even if some liberties are taken with characters.
The appendix provides detailed instructions on the Zulu game of Umlabalaba.