Leaders in Boer War

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How did Buller appear at the start of the war?
Confident as had won colonial wars in Sudan.
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What were issues with his tactics?
No scouting, lack of communication and no cavalry.
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Which battles highlighted his failure to communicate and make good judgements?
Colenso and Ladysmith- said it should be abandoned.
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What did his role turn into when Roberts took over?
Became in charge of Natal.
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How did his tactics improve?
More scouting and intelligence and use creeping barrage and natural coverage.
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Who was in charge of the 2nd phase?
Roberts
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What were his tactics?
Avoided frontal attacks and more cavalry.
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What were his successes?
Kimberley relieved 15 Feb, Blomfronstein.
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What was his legacy?
Slow defending Scorched Earth and Buller took lots of blame.
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What was 'Scorched Earth'?
Annexing amounts of land and burning anything.
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What were blockhouses?
Segmentation and used up most of men.
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Why were concentration camps built?
Stop helping guerrillas and saved from starvation.
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