The first clash of empires
Gold, diamonds, and rising tensions
The shock of open warfare
Guerrillas, camps, and a new nation
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Master of The Boer wars
schopenhauer A decisive Boer victory shocked the British Empire and ended the first war.
schopenhauer A surprise Boer ambush in December 1880 marked the violent start of the war.
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Boer khaki camouflage: The Boers were among the first to use khaki and civilian clothes for camouflage, while British soldiers still wore bright red coats.
A British soldier, especially during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, named for their distinctive scarlet uniform jacket. In December 1880, Boer marksmen easily targeted these brightly dressed soldiers at the Battle of Bronkhorstspruit.
What color uniforms did British soldiers famously wear during the First Boer War?
Which territory's annexation by Britain in 1877 directly triggered the First Boer War?
Which battle of the First Boer War saw the death of British Major-General Pomeroy Colley?
What geographic feature gave the Boers a massive defensive advantage during their 1880s battles?