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Master of The Boer wars
schopenhauer One of the most brutal clashes of the war took place on a misty hilltop.
schopenhauer Match bizarre wartime trivia to discover the complete history of the Boer Wars.
Scouting is born: Robert Baden-Powell's experiences with young messengers during the Siege of Mafeking inspired him to found the Boy Scouts.
Soldiers or military units that fight on foot. In late 1899, British infantry suffered heavy casualties while charging well-entrenched Boer marksmen at Magersfontein.
Which British General was nicknamed 'Reverse' Buller due to his early military setbacks?
At which battle did British troops suffer horrific casualties in shallow trenches on a hilltop?
Which future British Prime Minister was captured as a war correspondent and escaped a Boer prison?
What name was given to the week in December 1899 when Britain lost three major battles?
What did the besieged residents of Ladysmith resort to eating when food ran out?