De mariniers te Atjeh van 26 December 1875 tot 4 September 1876 is a Dutch‑language monograph authored by R. J. J. P. Cambier that chronicles the Dutch marine operations in Atjeh (Aceh) during the period 1875–1876. The work provides day‑by‑day narratives, orders of battle, and illustrations of uniforms (see page 471).
Content Overview
- Introduction – Context of the broader Aceh War and the strategic importance of Groot Atjeh.
- Chronology – Detailed entries from the landing on 26 December 1875 through the final engagement on 4 September 1876.
- Appendices – Maps (including the Kaart van Groot Atjeh), uniform plates, and casualty tables.
Historical Value
The monograph is a primary source for scholars studying Dutch amphibious tactics, colonial logistics, and Acehnese resistance. It is frequently cited in later works such as the Atjeh Marineblad (1890‑1891).
See Also
- Atjeh campaign (26 December 1875 – 4 September 1876)
- Korps Mariniers
- Map of Groot Atjeh
- Atjeh Marineblad (1890–1891)
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR edition, pp. 473.