Initially it was between the English speaking peoples of South Africa and the Afrikanders of the Orange Free State and the Transval!
Volunteers from many nations later joined in the struggle on both sides including groups of Irish, French and Germans with individuals from all over Europe, supporting the Boers. Whilst the Commonwealths of New Zealand, Canada and Australia all contributed towards the British war effort.
It is now estimated that some 30,000 of the indigenous people supported the English and it was fear of the latter that finally brought the war to an end!
Yes (Boer is European for white peoople)
boer goats are a main breed in Africa.
South Africa became a Union
Boer war.
The Transvaal Boers and the British
The Boer War was fought in South Africa and Canada wasn't involved.
South Africa
South Africa
Yes (Boer is European for white peoople)
A "Boer" is an inhabitant of South Africa of mostly French and Dutch descent. They settled in Southern Africa as early as the 1650's.
The Boer War was fought in South Africa.
boer goats are a main breed in Africa.
Boer goats are a breed that originated in Africa, specifically in South Africa. They are known for their hardiness and ability to adapt to harsh environments, making them popular in many parts of the world for meat production.
The Transvaal area of South Africa.
* Answer ** The First Boer war was mostly made up of isolated incidents to neutralize British garrisons within Transvaal, and then about three battles in the northern reaches of Natal to stop the British from sending aid to these forces. ** The Second Boer War (which is probably the one referred to) was fought mainly in the northern half of South Africa, though some raids to the south did take place during the guerrilla phase of the war.
South Africa became a Union
Sir Winston fought in the Boer War in South Africa