The 2nd Rhodesia Regiment in East Africa
Download or Read eBook The 2nd Rhodesia Regiment in East Africa PDF written by Lieut-Col A. E. Capell and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Lieut-Col A. E. Capell |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 142 |
| Release | : 2011-12-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781781498897 |
| ISBN-13 | : 178149889X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The 2nd Rhodesia Regiment in East Africa by : Lieut-Col A. E. Capell
Book excerpt: A good detailed account of this Regiments work in East Africa in WWI. A white unit, raised specifically for service in that campaign and drawing its recruits from the pre-war Southern Rhodesia Volunteers and the settler community at large.It saw a considerable amount of action during its short existence.It also, in common with other white units, suffered heavy losses from disease and the general wear and tear of bush warfare.It was disbanded in 1917. The nominal roll in this book is particularly helpful to medal collectors and genealogists.It shows details of attestation dates, highest ranks held, whether killed or wounded, and any awards made.
