The Boer War 1899-1902
The conflict between white Afrikaner settlers and the British empire in South Africa
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
October 7, 20149m 0s
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Show Notes
In 1899, white Afrikaner settlers went to war against the British empire in South Africa. Tens of thousands died during the three year conflict, mostly from disease. Using BBC archive recordings, we tell the story of the Boer War.
(Photo: British soldiers crossing a river during the Boer War - circa 1900. Credit: Fox Photos/Getty Images)