Guerilla Warfare During The Boer War

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Examine European colonialism in Africa with an image-driven presentation. Social Darwinism, King Leopold, diamond mines, the Boer War and The Berlin Conference are all discussed.

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A short summary of Australia's involvement in the Boer War in what is now South Africa.

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An evaluation of the first Boer war including the Battle of Laing's Nek and the Battle of Majuba Hill. It provides an account of the war, equipment used, and outcomes of the conflicts.

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Part of that excellent site "Trenches on the Web," this page gives an excerpt from "Notes for Infantry Officers on Trench Warfare." Also includes trench diagrams.