Bombardment Of Ladysmith Anticipated: The Diary Of A Siege – Alan Chalmers

Alan Chalmers presents the remarkable, unvarnished diary of British Army orderly George Maidment, offering a firsthand account of the 100-day Siege of Ladysmith during the savage Anglo-Boer War. Thrown into a brutal fight against 21,000 Boer commandos, Maidment documents the constant shelling, the grinding daily tedium, and the horrific lack of food that forced troops to eat their own horses. His personal observations reveal a story of immense courage and military stupidity, capturing the Siege’s enduring human cost.

**Condition:** Overall in Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.