Hjältarna vid Magersfontein – Uddgren, H. E.

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en Skilding av den Skandinaviskas Kôrens och Ambulansens öch Äventyr

A scarce publication on the Scandinavian involvement in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). Loosely translated as The Heroes at Magersfontein. A Description of the fate and adventures of the Scandinavian Corps and Ambulance. These volunteers fought on the side of the Boers and suffered heavy losses at the Battle of Magersfontein when they were accidentally left behind when other Boer commandos retreated. Of the 52 men at the outpost, only 7 escaped capture or death. Photograph of the Monument dedicated to the Scandinavian Corps at Magersfontein, tipped onto the half title. Rudner bookplate. Text in Swedish Condition: Very good. Binding: Card wraps

Publisher: A. B. Seelig
Date Published: 1924
Publication Place: Stockholm
First Edition: Yes

Condition: very good
Binding: Card wraps