The First Modern War? - Why the 2nd Boer War Was So Different (Documentary)

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The 2nd Boer War was the culmination of almost a century of dispute between the British Empire and South African farmers of Dutch decent called Boers. The Boer Republics knew how to use their advantages against the might imperial army and at first it looked like they could defeat it. But the British Empire struck back and an ugly guerrilla war ensued that also saw the introduction of concentration camps.

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