Scapegoats of the Empire: The True Story of Breaker Morant's Bushveldt Carbineers

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Book Synopsis: During the Boer War in South Africa, Australian George Ramsdale Witton (1874 -1942) served as a lieutenant in the Bushveldt Carbineers until he was sentenced to death for murder after the shooting of nine Boer prisoners.

Witton's scathing political indictment of the British Empire during the Boer War, originally published in 1907. The basis for the movie "Breaker Morant". Witton's main assertion, as indicated by the book's provocative title, was that he, Morant, and Handcock were made scapegoats by the British authorities in South Africa - that they were made to take the blame for widespread British war crimes against the Boers, and that the trial and executions were carried out by the British for political reasons, partly to cover up a controversial and secret "no prisoners" policy by Kitchener, and partly to appease the Boer government over the killing of Boer prisoners, in order to facilitate a peace treaty; the Treaty of Vereeniging was signed on 31 May 1902.

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Looking for a gripping historical read that exposes the dark secrets of the British Empire? Look no further than "Scapegoats of the Empire: The True Story of Breaker Morant's Bushveldt Carbineers."

Step into the world of Lieutenant George Ramsdale Witton, an Australian soldier who experienced firsthand the ruthless brutality of the Boer War in South Africa. Witton's shocking account of his time serving in the Bushveldt Carbineers will leave you captivated from start to finish.

In this thought-provoking book, Witton boldly challenges the British Empire's actions during the war. He sheds light on the controversial trial and execution of Morant, Handcock, and himself, revealing the truth about the British authorities making them scapegoats for the widespread war crimes committed against the Boers.

But that's not all – "Scapegoats of the Empire" goes further, unveiling a dark political agenda behind the trial and executions. Witton exposes a secret "no prisoners" policy enforced by Kitchener and the British authorities, one that aimed to cover up the killing of Boer prisoners. The executions were carried out solely for political reasons, allowing the British to appease the Boer government and ultimately facilitate a peace treaty.

If you're a history enthusiast craving a thrilling narrative that uncovers hidden truths, this book is a must-read. Dive into the untold story of Breaker Morant's Bushveldt Carbineers and discover the shocking realities behind the Boer War. Don't miss out on experiencing the events that inspired the critically acclaimed movie "Breaker Morant."

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