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Second Boer War

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Second Boer War

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Also known as Boer War, South African War

war between two Boer Republics (South African Republic and Orange Free State) and the United Kingdom

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The Second Boer War was a conflict fought between the United Kingdom and two independent republics in South Africa—the South African Republic and the Orange Free State—from 1899 to 1902. It marked a significant moment in imperial history, as it was one of the first major wars where a European power faced prolonged resistance from local forces, and it ultimately led to British control over the region and shaped the future development of South Africa.

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Belligerents

United Kingdom and Empire

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Second Boer War” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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