boer war (Meaning)
boer war (n)
either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902)
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boer war Sentence Examples
- The Boer War, also known as the South African War, lasted from 1899 to 1902.
- The Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics of Transvaal and the Orange Free State.
- The Boer War was sparked by tensions over British colonial expansion in South Africa.
- The Boer War was characterized by guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Boer forces against the British.
- The Boer War resulted in significant casualties on both sides and had lasting effects on South African society.
- Winston Churchill, then a young war correspondent, gained fame during the Boer War.
- Concentration camps were established by the British during the Boer War to intern Boer civilians.
- The Treaty of Vereeniging ended the Boer War, leading to the incorporation of the Boer republics into the British Empire.
- The Boer War marked a turning point in British imperial policy, leading to reforms in how colonies were governed.
- The legacy of the Boer War continues to influence politics and society in South Africa today.
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either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880
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The Boer War, also known as the South African War, lasted from 1899 to 1902.
The Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics of Transvaal and the Orange Free State.
The Boer War was sparked by tensions over British colonial expansion in South Africa.
The Boer War was characterized by guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Boer forces against the British.
