Commando
Deneys Reitz
In 1899, Deneys Reitz, then aged seventeen, enlisted in the Boer army to fight the British. He had learnt to ride, shoot and swim almost as soon as he could walk. When he fought as a member several Boer commandos, he made full use of these skills and the endurance he acquired during the war.
He was involved in major actions, such as the Battle of Spion Kop, and he interacted with prominent political and military figures of the time, such as President Paul Kruger, Boer generals Piet Joubert, Louis Botha, Koos de la Rey, Christiaan Beyers, Jan Smuts and British commander Lord Kitchener.
Reitz forged a strong personal and political friendship with Smuts after the war, one built one reciprocal respect.
Commando is more than a historical document. With prose that captures both the brutality and the beauty of war, Reitz weaves a narrative that resonates with authenticity, transcending time.
As relevant today as when it was first penned, Commando has become a South African classic and stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
Duration - 11h 34m.
Author - Deneys Reitz.
Narrator - John Maytham.
Published Date - Thursday, 11 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Deneys Reitz ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In 1899, Deneys Reitz, then aged seventeen, enlisted in the Boer army to fight the British. He had learnt to ride, shoot and swim almost as soon as he could walk. When he fought as a member several Boer commandos, he made full use of these skills and the endurance he acquired during the war. He was involved in major actions, such as the Battle of Spion Kop, and he interacted with prominent political and military figures of the time, such as President Paul Kruger, Boer generals Piet Joubert, Louis Botha, Koos de la Rey, Christiaan Beyers, Jan Smuts and British commander Lord Kitchener. Reitz forged a strong personal and political friendship with Smuts after the war, one built one reciprocal respect. Commando is more than a historical document. With prose that captures both the brutality and the beauty of war, Reitz weaves a narrative that resonates with authenticity, transcending time. As relevant today as when it was first penned, Commando has become a South African classic and stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Duration - 11h 34m. Author - Deneys Reitz. Narrator - John Maytham. Published Date - Thursday, 11 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Deneys Reitz ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Opening quote_Commando
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Foreword_Commando
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Preface_Commando
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Chapter 1_Commando
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Chapter 2_Commando
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Chapter 3_Commando
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Chapter 4_Commando
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Chapter 5_Commando
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Chapter 6_Commando
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Chapter 7_Commando
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Chapter 8_Commando
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Chapter 9_Commando
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Chapter 10_Commando
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Chapter 11_Commando
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Chapter 12_Commando
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Chapter 13_Commando
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Chapter 14_Commando
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Chapter 15_Commando
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Chapter 16_Commando
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Chapter 17_Commando
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Chapter 18_Commando
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Chapter 19_Commando
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Chapter 20_Commando
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Chapter 21_Commando
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Chapter 22_Commando
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Chapter 23_Commando
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Chapter 24_Commando
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Chapter 25_Commando
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Chapter 26_Commando
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Ending Credits
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