Articles related to "1899 1902"
The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain's Wakeup Call
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
Anglo-Boer War books - Part 1
The Boer War left a legacy which is still hotly debated today by post-apartheid white South Africans. Credited with the invention of the concentration camp and a new style of guerilla warfare, the second Anglo-Boer war finally brought the British Empire into a new era of warfare. This article presents three general books on the subject.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
The Boer War left a legacy which is still hotly debated today by post-apartheid white South Africans. Credited with the invention of the concentration camp and a new style of guerilla warfare, the second Anglo-Boer war finally brought the British Empire into a new era of warfare. This article presents three general books on the subject.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
The British Army in 1914
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
The South African 'Boer War'
Canadian's contributions to the South African war.
war • south africa • canada • military • boer war
Canadian's contributions to the South African war.
war • south africa • canada • military • boer war
Emile Zola: Life and Works
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Maple Leaf Legacy Project
Steve Douglas started a massive project that will enable Canadians to view graves of their twentieth century war dead.
maple leaf legacy project • canada's virtual national war cemetery developed b • maple leaf legacy project a virtual national war c • touch-screen interactive computer kiosks • campaigns in which canadians gave their lives in t
Steve Douglas started a massive project that will enable Canadians to view graves of their twentieth century war dead.
maple leaf legacy project • canada's virtual national war cemetery developed b • maple leaf legacy project a virtual national war c • touch-screen interactive computer kiosks • campaigns in which canadians gave their lives in t
The Battle of Spion Kop
The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the 24th of January 1900 in South Africa. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Second Anglo Boer War.
battle of spion kop • spion kop • thabanyama • anglo boer war • boers
The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the 24th of January 1900 in South Africa. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Second Anglo Boer War.
battle of spion kop • spion kop • thabanyama • anglo boer war • boers
The Defeat of the British Army at Spion Kop
Following the British occupation of Spion Kop, the Boer picket that had been routed from the hill informed General Louis Botha, who immediately launched into action.
battle of spion kop • spion kop • defeat of the british army • british army at spion kop • anglo boer wars
Following the British occupation of Spion Kop, the Boer picket that had been routed from the hill informed General Louis Botha, who immediately launched into action.
battle of spion kop • spion kop • defeat of the british army • british army at spion kop • anglo boer wars
The Second Anglo Boer War
The Anglo Boer War (sometimes known as the South African War) was fought between the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and Transvaal and the British Empire.
second anglo boer war • anglo boer war • south african war • boer • british empire
The Anglo Boer War (sometimes known as the South African War) was fought between the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and Transvaal and the British Empire.
second anglo boer war • anglo boer war • south african war • boer • british empire
The War to End All Wars
The turn of the century was soon followed by World War I. The United States became a true world power due to their production capabilities and the man power provided to end this conflict.
world war i • british empire • americans • foreign legion • american legion
The turn of the century was soon followed by World War I. The United States became a true world power due to their production capabilities and the man power provided to end this conflict.
world war i • british empire • americans • foreign legion • american legion
Wartime Truces in History
Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.
wartime truces • informal truces • chirstmas truce • wartime music • wartime football
Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.
wartime truces • informal truces • chirstmas truce • wartime music • wartime football
Winkie, the First Pigeon to Win the Animal VC
For many years the contribution that animals made to the war effort and through 'acts of bravery' went unrecognised. This is no longer the case thanks to Maria Dickin.
pigeon post • carrier pigeon • army pigeon service • peoples dispensary for sick animals • maria dickin
For many years the contribution that animals made to the war effort and through 'acts of bravery' went unrecognised. This is no longer the case thanks to Maria Dickin.
pigeon post • carrier pigeon • army pigeon service • peoples dispensary for sick animals • maria dickin
Balloons in Early Warfare
Hot-air balloons are used today for recreation, but in another age, these aerial wonders were deployed in war.
hot air balloons • reconnaissance • world war i • world war ii • jean marie-joseph coutelle
Hot-air balloons are used today for recreation, but in another age, these aerial wonders were deployed in war.
hot air balloons • reconnaissance • world war i • world war ii • jean marie-joseph coutelle
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part IV
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 4 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 4 of a 13 part series.
Southern Africa
This article picks up from last month's and discusses the evolution of country names for southern African nations.
This article picks up from last month's and discusses the evolution of country names for southern African nations.
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