History of the 71st Siege Battery South African Heavy Artilleryfrom July 1915 to the 11th November 1918

Focusing on the experiences of the 71st Transvaal Siege Battery during World War I, this history details its formation in Cape Town in 1915 and subsequent deployment to the Western Front, where it participated in key battles including Ypres, the Somme, and Cambrai. Despite being part of the British Army, the unit maintained its South African identity. The narrative is enriched with appendices that include a Roll of Honour, honours and awards, and a diary of movements, providing a comprehensive account of the Battery's contributions until the Armistice in 1918.