Were the British prepared for the Boer War?

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  • Created on: 01-02-17 12:49
What were the successes of British preparations?
Good use of transport and technology and confident
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What were weaknesses of British preparations?
Lack of Khaki, civilian boers didn't know areas as well.
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What were the Boers advantages?
Best weapons and strong morale.
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What were the tactics adopted at Ladysmith?
Shelling British camps, Modderspruit allowed for 1000 casualties, Boers surrounded Labysmith.
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What were tactics adopted at Kimberly and Mafeking?
Hoped to starve Boers out but town well stocked. Boers hesitant- gave british time.
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What were Bullers strategies?
Feared implications of leaving White, split army into 3 divisions.
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