The Anglo-Boer War
Desmond LathamThe Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 saw the British Empire at the height of its power facing a small band of highly mobile Boers in South Africa. The war introduced the world to the concentration camp and is regarded as the first war of the modern era where magazine rifles, trenches and machine guns were deployed extensively. British losses topped 28 000 in a conflict that was supposed to take a few week... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 25 days ago |
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Thanks to those who’ve sent messages of support in the last few weeks – the level of interaction has been remarkable from all my listeners around the world. For some we started this journey together in September 2017 and here we are almost 36 months ... more
This week we count the costs of the war and follow some of those involved as they begin the long process of recovery.
First, the cost.
There is still debate about some of the statistics as there always is after a war. However the general consensus... more
Episode 141 is where the British and the Boers finally sign a peace treaty, but there’s quite a bit to cover as we go about watching the days between 19th and 31st May 1902.
Remember how the representatives from both sides, Botha, Smuts, Hertzog, De... more
The first large group of Boer prisoners were taken by the British at the battle of Elandslaagte on 21st October 1899. The army had failed to plan for prisoners because the idea was the Boers would be beaten in a few weeks so why spend money on POW ca... more
Episode 139 is full of peace and a smattering of love as the Boers gather in Vereeniging to discuss the British terms of surrender.
As you can well imagine, the moment is bitter sweet. Men who have not seen their children for years are reunited on M... more
We’re up to episode 138 and it’s a week to go before the all-important Boer Conference in Vereeniging starting May 15th 1902.
Lord Kitchener has ordered his men in all intents and purposes to stop chasing the Boers, stop the burning of farms and to... more
First we join General Jan Smuts who has been waiting in Cape Town for the British to lay on a a train to take him inland where he will join the Boer political and military leaders at Vereeniging for a conference starting on May 15th. They gathered in... more
We’re back in the Northern Cape with General Jan Smuts. He’s been waiting in vain for more than two weeks for the British to send a relief force after he laid siege to the well defended town of O’Kiep having already seized Springbok and Concordia.
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Well researched, well narrated, extremely interesting with points of view from all sides. It moves quickly week by week through the war and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I can't recommend it highly enough!
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