Much has been written about the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, but the majority of writings are about Generals, their successes and failures. Little has been written about the Royal Garrison of Artillery, even less about an individual battery, and the ordinary Gunner rarely gets a mention -until now.

This book due to the existence of a battery diary is about the 16th Battery Southern Divison R.G.A. converted into a Heavy Battery at the beginning of the war, and in which my Grandfather, Henry Powell, served as a Gunner.

He could not been prepared for the coming events.

The extremes of temperatures -very hot by day and often freezing at night, the dust and worse of all -typhoid.

Prepared or not, a boy set off to war, and a man returned.

This is his story in 30,000 words, 30 photos and 10 original maps.

Available from the author

Within the E.C.£5.70p including postage and packing

Outside the E.C.£6.95p including postage and packing

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I will always answer/assist with artillery queries/interests during Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902