Bog Bodies - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The transcript covers the history of the Boers in South Africa, their migration, and conflicts with the British. It details the discovery of gold, the Boer War, and the subsequent guerrilla warfare. The British response included a scorched earth policy and concentration camps. The war's end led to the formation of the Union of South Africa and influenced British military and social reforms.

What inspired the Boers to embark on the Great Trek in 1835?

What were the two new republics formed by the Boers after their initial independence?

How did the discovery of diamonds affect British interest in the Boer Republics?

What was the outcome of the guerrilla war launched by the Boers against the British?

What significant political change occurred in South Africa in 1910?