In the Shadow of Death

"In the Shadow of Death" by P. H. (Pieter Hendrick) Kritzinger is an early 20th-century historical narrative centered around the Anglo-Boer War, where the authors recount their experiences as Boer soldiers, offering a view into the war's strategies, battles, and the immense human suffering involved, while honoring both sides of the conflict. Kritzinger recalls his initial attraction to war that shifts into a deep understanding of its harsh actualities. The narrative builds from accounts of their backgrounds, revealing the author's German heritage and South African upbringing, later moving into battlefield reflections, war losses, and how these events molded their sentiments during this complex time.