The North American Review, Volume 170O. Everett, 1968 - North American review Vols. 227-230, no. 2 include: Stuff and nonsense, v. 5-6, no. 8, Jan. 1929-Aug. 1930. |
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Page 151
... position for defense , there being many high , isolated hills , at from 4,000 to 8,000 yards ' distance , commanding Ladysmith in every direction . Unless the whole perimeter of these hills could be held , they offered excellent positions ...
... position for defense , there being many high , isolated hills , at from 4,000 to 8,000 yards ' distance , commanding Ladysmith in every direction . Unless the whole perimeter of these hills could be held , they offered excellent positions ...
Page 152
... position on the night of the 19th on Talana Hill , over- looking General Symons's position , and commenced the attack at daybreak . After a fierce combat , General Symons succeeded in driving the Boers headlong from their strong position ...
... position on the night of the 19th on Talana Hill , over- looking General Symons's position , and commenced the attack at daybreak . After a fierce combat , General Symons succeeded in driving the Boers headlong from their strong position ...
Page 157
... position were taken and destroyed . The investment lines are not very close , nor has the continual bombardment inflicted severe loss . Provisions and ammunition exist for at least a month to come , and the garrison are much elated at ...
... position were taken and destroyed . The investment lines are not very close , nor has the continual bombardment inflicted severe loss . Provisions and ammunition exist for at least a month to come , and the garrison are much elated at ...
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