Anglo-Boer War
British-Dutch colonial struggle
The Anglo-Boer War was the conflict between Britain and the Boer republics of South Africa (1899–1902), also called the Second Boer War or South African War.
Britain sought control of gold-rich territories; the Boers fought for independence.
The war introduced concentration camps and guerrilla warfare on a large scale.
His grandfather fought in the Anglo-Boer War.
- blockhousesSmall defensive fortifications
- gold minesExcavations for precious metal
- British EmpireVast colonial domain
- British regularsProfessional soldiers from England
- scorched earth policyDestroying resources during withdrawal
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- Boer historyBoers, Afrikaners, Transvaal, Kruger, Orange Free State
- British militaryBritish Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, RAF, brigade
- EswatiniSwazi, royal family, absolute monarchy, tribal chiefs, royal succession
- GautengJohannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Centurion, Alexandra
- Natal HistoryDurban, Shaka Zulu, Cetshwayo, Zulu warriors, assegai