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Boer war

Boer war. By: Rain. Information. The Boer war is start at 1899 The Boer war end at 1902

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Boer war

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  1. Boer war By: Rain

  2. Information • The Boer war is start at 1899 • The Boer war end at 1902 • When the Boer War broke out in 1899, Australia was made up of six colonies that were on the verge of becoming a federation. The war was seen as an opportunity for Australia to show its commitment to Britain  and to define its identity. • The Boer War saw advances in weaponry and medicines but also the use of guerrilla tactics that destroyed the lives and homes of civilians. A total of 606 Australians died in the two-and-a-half years in South Africa; that is more than the number of casualties in Vietnam over 10 years. • Of the 16,000 troops sent by Australia to the war, at least 600 died, about half from disease and half in action. Five Australians were awarded Victoria Crosses for bravery in battle. • Troops:16500 • Killed:588 • Supporting:Britain

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  4. Links • http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/boer-war • http://www.awm.gov.au/journal/j34/boer.asp • http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=zh-CN&tab=wi

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