What were the major events of the boer war?

Answer 1

The Boer War, fought from 1899 to 1902 between the British Empire and two Boer republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State), was marked by several key events. The war began with the British's attempt to consolidate control over southern Africa, leading to initial Boer successes in battles such as the Siege of Ladysmith and the Battle of Colenso. The British response included a shift to a scorched earth policy and the establishment of concentration camps, which drew international criticism. Ultimately, the war concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902, granting British control while promising self-government to the Boer territories.