Anglo-Boer War Blockhouses - A Field Guide

Review

This book is a gem to be treasured by all who enjoy road trips and history, for blockhouses are concrete evidence of past events. As a eld guide it will add value to any battlefield tour, but its scope is not limited to the Anglo-Boer War; places of interest near blockhouses are also succinctly described. There are directions and GPS co-ordinates for every site. Not only is the book a wonderful guide, but it is an extraordinarily valuable record of the blockhouses that will remain long after the existing structures have disappeared.Nicki von der HeydeAuthor of the bestselling Guide to the Battlefields of South AfricaJoin Simon on his exploration of the most interesting and accessible surviving blockhouses from the spider's web of over 7,000 built by the British. He laces the highlights of the buildings, terrain and nearby battlefields with delightful stories about the soldiers who built and manned them over 120 years ago.Rob MilneAuthor and specialised Tourist Guide

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This book is a gem to be treasured by all who enjoy road trips and history, for blockhouses are concrete evidence of past events. As a eld guide it will add value to any battlefield tour, but its scope is not limited to the Anglo-Boer War; places of interest near blockhouses are also succinctly described. There are directions and GPS co-ordinates for every site. Not only is the book a wonderful guide, but it is an extraordinarily valuable record of the blockhouses that will remain long after the existing structures have disappeared.