Boer War
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, African History
- Geographical Location: England, South Africa
- Date: October 11, 1899-May 31, 1902
Article abstract: The Boer War ends Afrikaner hopes for independence in southern Africa, establishes the basis for a unified nation under British control, and introduces deadly forms of modern warfare to Europeans.
Summary of Event
The Boer War was a conflict between the Afrikaner republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State against Great Britain. It pitted the Afrikaners or Boers, who were mostly of Dutch descent and mainly farmers, against the British empire.
The area around the Cape of Good Hope had been colonized by the Dutch in 1652....
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