Causes of the Boer War

The British army retreating from Tugela River under heavy fire from the Boer’s at the Battle of Colenso of the Second Boer War in South Africa. Vintage etching circa 19th century. cr: Getty Images

1900: The Boer War

Post author:Tadese Faforiji
Post published:July 11, 2022
Post category:Africa
Reading time:1 min read

The Boer War broke out on a full scale in 1900. It was fought between Great Britain and the Boars of Transvaal (South Africa) and the nearby Orange Free State.…

Vintage engraving of a scene from the Anglo Boer War, British soldiers fixing bayonets to repell an attack from the trenches around Ladysmith, South Africa. Getty Image

The Boer War of 1899-1902

Post author:Tadese Faforiji
Post published:July 9, 2022
Post category:Africa
Reading time:3 mins read

In October 1899, the Boer War began. The South African Boer War started between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. Boer War: Causes…