In the Ranks of the C.I.V.

Name: In the Ranks of the C.I.V.
Author: Erskine Childers

By Erskine Childers

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A first-person diary recounts service with a volunteer artillery battery during the South African campaign, following enlistment, embarkation, and long marches and railway journeys to camps and actions near towns and kopjes. Entries mix practical detail about guns, horses, drill, and hospital life with vivid descriptions of landscape and climate, reports of skirmishes and logistical strains, and reflective notes on camaraderie, routine, and the everyday hardships of men serving in the field.

About the Author

Erskine Childers

Erskine Childers was an Irish author and political activist, best known for his influential novel "The Riddle of the Sands," which is often regarded as one of the first modern spy thrillers. Born in the late 19th century, Childers was also a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist movement, contributing to discussions on home rule and military strategy. His works, such as "German Influence on British Cavalry" and "The Framework of Home Rule," reflect his deep engagement with military affairs and political issues of his time. Childers' literary contributions have left a lasting impact on both fiction and political thought in Ireland.