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- Book Title
- The Bechuanaland Pioneers and Gunners
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0275979059
ISBN-13
9780275979058
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47971823
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
278 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Bechuanaland Pioneers and Gunners
Subject
Military / World War II, Africa / South / General, Military / General, Europe / Great Britain / General, Military
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
20 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2005-021376
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"The book focuses on the experience of these men whilst at war, the welfare problems that accompanied their service, and issues of racial politics, making good use of archival and oral sources. Schmitt provides on the whole a balanced and restrained account, and the appearance of her book has ensured that Botswana is second to none when it comes to the historiography of the Second World War and its ramifications for the sub-Saharan African societies." -- The Journal of Military History, "The book focuses on the experience of these men whilst at war, the welfare problems that accompanied their service, and issues of racial politics, making good use of archival and oral sources. Schmitt provides on the whole a balanced and restrained account, and the appearance of her book has ensured that Botswana is second to none when it comes to the historiography of the Second World War and its ramifications for the sub-Saharan African societies." - The Journal of Military History, "The book focuses on the experience of these men whilst at war, the welfare problems that accompanied their service, and issues of racial politics, making good use of archival and oral sources. Schmitt provides on the whole a balanced and restrained account, and the appearance of her book has ensured that Botswana is second to none when it comes to the historiography of the Second World War and its ramifications for the sub-Saharan African societies."- The Journal of Military History
TitleLeading
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Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
305.694607
Table Of Content
Dedication Acknowledgements Overview: British Military Policy and Imperial Defense Prior to 1939 A unique Tripartite Relationship: Bechuanaland, Great Britain, and South Africa The BaTswana Military Experiences Before WWI The African Auxillary Pioneer Corps: Mobilization and Responses in 1940 The Nature of AAPC Military Service The AAPC in europe and Demobilization Conclusion Select Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Relying on extensive oral interviews with WWII veterans in Botswana, Schmitt argues that British military policy during the Second World War directly impacted Bechuanaland's entry into the war, the nature of the soldier's service, and the lives of the individual soldiers. Because Bechuanaland was considered a small, rather unimportant backwater of colonial possessions, policy decisions were often influenced by the political situation in South Africa and by its attitudes towards arming Africans. Unwilling to cause friction with South Africa, Great Britain mirrored that policy with the recruitment, training, and deployment of soldiers from Bechuanaland during the Second World War. Once Great Britain realized that army recruitment strengths were below operational levels, recruiting began in Bechuanaland for many different types of support roles including anti-aircraft gunners, medical transport drivers, and pioneer duties. Over 10,000 soldiers from this small British protectorate served under British command and contributed significantly to operational readiness and effectiveness during the war. Relying on extensive oral interviews with WWII veterans in Botswana, Schmitt argues that British military policy during the Second World War directly impacted Bechuanaland's entry into the war, the nature of the soldier's service, and the lives of the individual soldiers. Because Bechuanaland was considered a small, rather unimportant backwater of colonial possessions, policy decisions were often influenced by the political situation in South Africa and by its attitudes towards arming Africans. Unwilling to cause friction with South Africa, Great Britain mirrored that policy with the recruitment, training, and deployment of soldiers from Bechuanaland during the Second World War. However, once Great Britain realized that army recruitment strengths were below operational levels, recruiting began in Bechuanaland for many different types of support roles including anti-aircraft gunners, medical transport drivers, and pioneer duties. Over 10,000 soldiers from this small British protectorate served under British command and contributed significantly to operational readiness and effectiveness during the war. Schmitt notes that African leaders were given quotas to fill based on population figures within the different provinces, but it was stressed that enlistment was to be voluntary. When African leaders had a difficult time meeting the demand, some methods of coercion were used. New recruits were enlisted, trained, and then shipped off to North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe to begin their assigned duties. Interviews conducted with veterans highlight the nature of their service and the many challenges they faced with difficult weather, discriminatory policies, and as a result of being near the front lines of combat. The soldiers of Bechuanaland adapted well to military life under the leadership of white officers.
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D766
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