Boer War 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismASEdexcel Created by: GraceCreated on: 08-01-13 21:29 What was a cause of the Boer War? Utilanders 1 of 13 What was one war which occurred before the second Boer war? Zulu wars 2 of 13 When was war declared? 11th October 1899 3 of 13 What was the nickname for soldiers at this time? Tommy 4 of 13 What was a negative in fighting the Boer War in Africa? almost a total absence of maps of southern Africa 5 of 13 What was the commander-in-chief of the army up to 1895 like? traditional and stubborn 6 of 13 How many men were in the British army? 135,000 7 of 13 How many men were in the Boer army? 60,000 8 of 13 Name a strength of the Boer Army Equipped with Europe's best weapons 9 of 13 When was Black week? 10th-15th December 10 of 13 What did Gatacre fail to take on the 10th? Stomberg 11 of 13 How many casualties were suffered when Buller tried to relieve Ladysmith? 1400 12 of 13 Who said the British should surrender? Colenson (commander of the army) 13 of 13
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