Three years of war in East Africa

By Angus Buchanan

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A captain recounts the trials and camaraderie of soldiers fighting in the brutal East African theater of World War I, as they adapt to a foreign land, warfare, and the realities of war .

Genres

History - European History - General History - Warfare

Released

2022-08-27

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Summary

"Three Years of War in East Africa" by Angus Buchanan is Captain Buchanan's firsthand narrative of his service with the 25th Royal Fusiliers in East Africa during World War I. The book chronicles the journey of soldiers as they leave England and face the realities of war with an unfamiliar landscape and climate. Buchanan highlights the difficulties faced by soldiers adapting to both the environment and the military strategies needed to overcome them, which gives a personal view of the broader campaign. The story begins with their departure from the comfort of civilian life in England, into the harsh conditions of a tropical war zone, full of challenges and excitement as the troop prepares for what lies ahead.