The War Memoirs Of Commandant Ludwig Krause 1899 extendash1900 – Jerold Taitz With Ken Gillings And Arthur Davey

Unearth a vital, unvarnished perspective on the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1900) from Commandant Ludwig Krause, a highly educated Boer officer. Leaving his legal practice, Krause charts his journey from an ordinary burgher on the Natal battlefields to an officer in the guerrilla war in the Northern Transvaal. The memoir, compiled during his captivity, is celebrated for its clarity, descriptive power, and high historical value. Krause offers a rare, outspoken account, providing pungent opinions on both the British foe and the competence of his own Boer leadership. This is a crucial first-hand combatant’s testimony.