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One of many names given to the war between the forces of the British Empire and the two independent [[Boer]] Republics (the [[South African Republic]] ([[Transvaal Republic]]) and the [[Orange Free State]]).  The conflict took place between 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902.
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The [[South African War]] is one of many names given to the war between the forces of the British Empire and the two independent [[Boer Republics]] (the [[South African Republic]] ([[Transvaal Republic]]) and the [[Orange Free State]]).   
  
Referred to as [[South African War]] in many British publications and others outside South Africa, and as the [[Anglo-Boer War]] among most South Africans ([[Afrikaans]]: the [[Anglo-Boereoorlog]]). However it is also commonly referred to simply as the [[Boer War]] (Die [[Boere-oorlog]] in [[Afrikaans]]). Actually of course it was the ''Second'' [[South African War]] (the first took place between 16 December 1880 and  23 March 1881) and is often referred to as such - e.g. in [[Dutch]]: '''Tweede Boerenoorlog''', in [[Afrikaans]]:'''[[Tweede Vryheidsoorlog]]''' or '''Tweede [[Boere Oorlog]]'''. Some people refer to it as  '''[[Die Engelse oorlog]]''' ("The English War").  
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Referred to as [[South African War]] in many British publications and others outside South Africa, and as the [[Anglo-Boer War]] , among most South Africans ([[Afrikaans]]: the [[Anglo-Boereoorlog]]). However it is also commonly referred to simply as the [[Boer War]] in English and die [[Boere-oorlog]] in [[Afrikaans]]. Some people refer to it as  [[Die Engelse oorlog]] ("The English War") or simply "die [[Vryheidsoorlog]]" ("war of freedom"). It is at times also referred to as [[De Tweede Boerenoorlog]] (in [[Dutch]]) and [[Die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog]] or [[Die Tweede Boere-oorlog]] (in [[Afrikaans]]).
  
The protracted war had  a great impact on the future of warfare worldwide, was a traumatic experience for many Britons,  but most importantly for this publication has been its  deep and long-term impact on the psyche of the South African nation. This was true of all the citizens (of all races, creeds and convictions) in the country at the time and thereafter. However, it  was particularly so for those called the "[[Afrikaners]]".  
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Actually of course this particular reference is usually to what is known as the '''''second''''' [[South African War]].
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== The First Boer War ==
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The first such conflict - between Britain, which had annexed the Transvaal Republic and the burghers of that republic, is referred to as  the '''[[First Transvaal War of Independence]]''', (the '''[[Eerste Vryheidsoorlog]]''' in [[Afrikaans]], or the [[First Anglo-Boer War]]) took place between 16 December 1880 and  23 March 1881).
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== The Second Boer War ==
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The second conflict between Britain and the South African republics took place between 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902. The protracted war had  a great impact on the future of warfare worldwide, was a traumatic experience for many Britons,  but most importantly for this publication has been its  deep and long-term impact on the psyche of the South African nation. This was true of all the citizens (of all races, creeds and convictions) in the country at the time and thereafter. However, it  was particularly so for those called the "[[Afrikaners]]".  
  
 
As a result of its socio-political, economic and cultural impact, the war ultimately also had a huge influence on the artistic output of the South African writers, dramatists, musicians, visual artists etc. in the 20th century.   
 
As a result of its socio-political, economic and cultural impact, the war ultimately also had a huge influence on the artistic output of the South African writers, dramatists, musicians, visual artists etc. in the 20th century.   
  
 
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Boer_War
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Boer_War
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boer_Wars
  
 
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
 
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]

Revision as of 07:03, 28 December 2017

The South African War is one of many names given to the war between the forces of the British Empire and the two independent Boer Republics (the South African Republic (Transvaal Republic) and the Orange Free State).

Referred to as South African War in many British publications and others outside South Africa, and as the Anglo-Boer War , among most South Africans (Afrikaans: the Anglo-Boereoorlog). However it is also commonly referred to simply as the Boer War in English and die Boere-oorlog in Afrikaans. Some people refer to it as Die Engelse oorlog ("The English War") or simply "die Vryheidsoorlog" ("war of freedom"). It is at times also referred to as De Tweede Boerenoorlog (in Dutch) and Die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog or Die Tweede Boere-oorlog (in Afrikaans).


Actually of course this particular reference is usually to what is known as the second South African War.

The First Boer War

The first such conflict - between Britain, which had annexed the Transvaal Republic and the burghers of that republic, is referred to as the First Transvaal War of Independence, (the Eerste Vryheidsoorlog in Afrikaans, or the First Anglo-Boer War) took place between 16 December 1880 and 23 March 1881).

The Second Boer War

The second conflict between Britain and the South African republics took place between 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902. The protracted war had a great impact on the future of warfare worldwide, was a traumatic experience for many Britons, but most importantly for this publication has been its deep and long-term impact on the psyche of the South African nation. This was true of all the citizens (of all races, creeds and convictions) in the country at the time and thereafter. However, it was particularly so for those called the "Afrikaners".

As a result of its socio-political, economic and cultural impact, the war ultimately also had a huge influence on the artistic output of the South African writers, dramatists, musicians, visual artists etc. in the 20th century.

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Sources

http://angloboerwar.com/

http://www.anglo-boer.co.za/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Boer_War

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boer_Wars

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