--- product_id: 145870181 title: "Silence of the Guns: The History of the Long Toms of the Anglo-Boer War" brand: "louis changuion" price: "60516CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/145870181-silence-of-the-guns-the-history-of-the-long-toms store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Silence of the Guns: The History of the Long Toms of the Anglo-Boer War **Brand:** louis changuion **Price:** 60516CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Silence of the Guns: The History of the Long Toms of the Anglo-Boer War by louis changuion - **How much does it cost?** 60516CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/145870181-silence-of-the-guns-the-history-of-the-long-toms) ## Best For - louis changuion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted louis changuion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review "In Britain and the U.S., accounts of the Anglo-Boer Wars are largely written from the “Anglo” side, but in South Africa, there is a plentiful literature from the “Boer” perspective. In Silence of the Guns we get a look at one of the better examples of this literature. While focused on the “adventures” of the four 155mm “Long Toms” of the South African Artillery, the book actually gives a fairly good look at the 1899–1902 war from the Boer perspective. This includes military policy and organization (yes, there was such a thing), planning and logistics, and, of course, operations, from the initial Boer offensives and sieges at Mafeking, Ladysmith, and other places, to the stunning victories of “Black Week”, through the British counter-offensive, and on into the guerrilla campaign that followed. Along the way Changuion touches upon military improvisations and innovations, the impact of the war on civilians, battlefield archaeology, and much else. Silence of the Guns will be useful reading for those interested in late nineteenth century military innovation, colonial warfare, and the South African War."The NYMAS Review Read more About the Author LOUIS CHANGUION is a retired history professor and, according to his peers, probably the most knowledgeable person about the history of Limpopo, Polokwane and the surrounding areas of Haenertsburg, Magoebaskloof, Tzaneen, Munnik, Mooketsi and Duiwelskloof (Modjadjiskloof). Changuion is also an authority on the history of the Long Tom artillery guns used by the Boers against the British in the Anglo Boer War of 1899 – 1902. He wrote a number of books on the Anglo Boer War and personalities of that war. Read more ## Images ![Silence of the Guns: The History of the Long Toms of the Anglo-Boer War - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZkXddb8bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Look at the "Boer" Side of the Great Boer War *by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2013* A summary of the review on StrategyPage.Com:'In Britain and the U.S., the Anglo-Boer Wars are known from the "Anglo" side, but in South Africa, there is a plentiful literature from the "Boer" perspective (albeit that there is little from the black perspective). In Silence of the Guns, historian Changuion, author of, among others, Disputed Land: The Historical Development of the South African Land Issue, 1652-2011, gives us a look at one of the better examples of this literature. While focused on the "adventures" of the four 155mm "Long Toms" of the South African Artillery, the book actually gives a fairly good look at the 1899-1902 war from the Boer perspective. This includes military policy and organization (yes, there was such a thing), planning and logistics, and, of course, operations, from the initial Boer offensives and sieges at Mafeking, Ladysmith, and other places, to the stunning victories of "Black Week", through the British counter-offensive, and on into the guerrilla campaign that followed. Along the way Changuion touches upon military improvisations and innovations, the impact of the war on civilians, battlefield archaeology, and much else. Well illustrated, Silence of the Guns will be useful reading for those interested in late nineteenth century military innovation, colonial warfare, and the South African War.'For the full review, see StrategyPage.Com --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/145870181-silence-of-the-guns-the-history-of-the-long-toms](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/145870181-silence-of-the-guns-the-history-of-the-long-toms) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*