The Second Boer War began in 1899 in the south of Africa. It was fought between the two Boer Republics and the British Empire. The Second Boer War lasted three years and the British needed to ...

Britain only had a small, though well-trained regular army. The Second Boer War lasted three years and the British needed to enlist more recruits. Many British men volunteered. During the war ...

At the turn of the 20 th century, the Boer War held all the promise of noble and heroic adventure for thousands of young Canadian men. And for the nation it was an opportunity to show the world ...

"Two men happened to leave at the same time, from the same area – both Yuin – to serve in the Boer War ... members who served during World War II. "There's always been a strong connection ...

A box of Rowntree's chocolate, made for troops fighting in the Boer War, is found in Lincolnshire. The confectionery, given to all soldiers during the conflict, was discovered in a stately home.