Leaders in Boer War 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWarfareA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Ellierose1999Created on: 24-04-17 17:24 How did Buller appear at the start of the war? Confident as had won colonial wars in Sudan. 1 of 12 What were issues with his tactics? No scouting, lack of communication and no cavalry. 2 of 12 Which battles highlighted his failure to communicate and make good judgements? Colenso and Ladysmith- said it should be abandoned. 3 of 12 What did his role turn into when Roberts took over? Became in charge of Natal. 4 of 12 How did his tactics improve? More scouting and intelligence and use creeping barrage and natural coverage. 5 of 12 Who was in charge of the 2nd phase? Roberts 6 of 12 What were his tactics? Avoided frontal attacks and more cavalry. 7 of 12 What were his successes? Kimberley relieved 15 Feb, Blomfronstein. 8 of 12 What was his legacy? Slow defending Scorched Earth and Buller took lots of blame. 9 of 12 What was 'Scorched Earth'? Annexing amounts of land and burning anything. 10 of 12 What were blockhouses? Segmentation and used up most of men. 11 of 12 Why were concentration camps built? Stop helping guerrillas and saved from starvation. 12 of 12
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