From 1550 to colonial partition in the mid-1880s; trade was key to Afro-European relations on the western Slave Coast (the coastal areas of modern Togo and parts of what are now Ghana and Benin). This book looks at the commercial relations of two states which played a crucial role in the Atlantic slave trade as well as the trade in ivory and agricultural produce: Hula; known to European traders as Grand Popo (now in Benin) and Ge; known as Little Popo (now in Togo). Situated between the Gold Coast to the west and the eastern Slave Coast to the east; this region was an important supplier of provisions for Europeans and the enslaved Africans they purchased. Also; due to its position in the lagoon system; it facilitated communication along the coast between the trading companies' headquarters on the western Gold Coast and their factories on the eastern Slave Coast; particularly at Ouidah; the Slave Coast's major slave port. In the 19th century; when the trade at more established ports was disrupted by the men-of-war of the British anti-slave trade squadron; the western Slave Coast became a hot-spot of illegal slave trading. Providing a detailed reconstruction of political and commercial developments in the western Slave coast; including the transition from the slave trade to legitimate commerce; this book also reveals the region's position in the wider trans-Atlantic trade network and how cross-cultural partnerships were negotiated; the trade's impact on African coastal "middlemen" communities; and the relative importance of local and global factors for the history of a region or community. Silke Strickrodt is Research Fellow in Colonial History; German Historical Institute London. She is co-editor (with Robin Law and Suzanne Schwarz) of Commercial Agriculture; the Slave Trade and Slavery in Atlantic Africa (James Currey; 2013).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great History LessionBy DarylInfantry of the Second World War Tactics is a great book to learn infantry tactics from the major armies involved in WW2. I think Germany did have the best weapons and tactics but they were just worn down by American; British and Russian forces. All sides lost a tremendous amount of men and equipment and that is just one terrible price of war. I will keep it for reference when I watch the History Channel and watch the Tactics Involved.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Infantry Tactics of the Second World WarBy Sam AdamsThis book was originally published in three parts by Osprey Publishing under the following titles.Elite 105: World War II Infantry Tactics: Squad and PlatoonElite 122: World War II Infantry Tactics: Company and BattalionElite 124: World War II Infantry Anti-Tank TacticsThe authors discuss infantry tactics of the British; American; and German forces in World War II. They summarize both theory; training; and battlefield practice. This summary is based on consultation of "[a]bout a hundred manuals" of the period; along with memoirs and secondary works. Mostly; the summaries focus on the manuals. This book is not a study of tactics used in specific battles; and it isn't an examination of tactical theory.- Contents -IntroductionPart 1: Squad Platoon__ The Soldier's Experience__ Training - Fieldcraft Battlecraft__ The Squad Ethos__ Squad Organization and Weapons__ Squad Tactics__ Field Works__ The PlatoonPart 2: Company Battalion__ Organization Doctrine__ Machine Gun Support__ Mortars__ Mines__ Motorized Infantry__ Tank Co-operationPart 3: Anti-Tank Tactics__ Infantry Tanks__ The Tank Threat__ Protection Vulnerabilities__ Anti-Tank Weapons - An Overview__ Evolution of Anti-Tank Tactics__ Specific Weapons TacticsConclusionBibliographyIndex4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Infantry Tactics of the Second World WarBy Johnna D. IngramAn excellent book; plenty of pictures and diagrams. Only complaint is lack of irregular warfare tactics and rather British point of veiw. Pros to this book would include a non-biased outlook on the strengths and weaknesses of the different countries. Cons might include a remark that this book has a lot of info but little actual depth e.g. feels more like a textbook. Overall I have to say that it does have a lot of info in it and; being that it is one of only two such books I own; it comes out as being very handy. I would suggest it as a introductory to tactics but might be a little boring for more experienced readers.This was written by Clark; age 15; our war history buff and strategy king.
