Talk:First Boer War

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To-do list for First Boer War: edit · history · watch · refresh
  • Write material on "aftermath" or "lasting consequences"
  • Revise & correct material on 1st Boer War: 1877 was not "after" the Anglo-Zulu war which was fought in 1879. Rather the annexation of the Transvaal in 1877 increased tension between all 3 parties (the Brits, the Zulus & the Boers) & was a contributing cause of both the Anglo-Zulu War and the 1st Boer War. The main hostilities of the Zulu War did not begin until after the Brit's ultimatum to the Zulus (in Dec. 1878?) & the British invasion of Zulu territory in January 1879. Cetewayo (King) & the Zulus were decisively defeated at Ulundi in July 1879 & surrendered shortly thereafter (Sept. 1879, I think).
  • also maybe add name of writers who contributed to the propaganda and how the people felt about the war?
  • add an infobox
  • Dates at start of article need to be fixed, they currently state "...was fought from 16 December 2006 until 23 March 2007..." 02:48, 26 January 2008 (UTC)02:48, 26 January 2008 (UTC)~~

-- 16:50, 12 October 2004 Tempshill (set up todo list)


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The text in this article was copied from the Boer War article, before that article was moved to the Second Boer War where the text in this article was removed. So if you wish to see edits to this article before today please see the history of the Second Boer War Philip Baird Shearer 18:19, 4 November 2005 (UTC)

There is so much more to this war than that short little article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.153.101.245 (talk • contribs) 09:04, March 31, 2006 (UTC)

The comment concerning the Boers adoption of breech loading rifles as an advantage doesn't seem to make sense since the British were armed with breech loading rifles as well (the Martini-Henry)

Quick question. Why does it seem the article is trying to say as much as possible in as little as possible. It doesn't mention the various factors in both the British and the Boer side that led to the conflict, it only names what is considered the main one. Also, it seems that the article focuses on the British side, pointing out how they were beseiged, how they responded, and how they eventually lost, saying very little of the Boer side of the events that transpired. Maybe I just think so because I'm an Afrikaaner (Boer) and I learned the whole history with emphesis being placed only on the Boer side of the historical narrative. I think neither side should be more emphesised than teh other, and that a FULL and COMPLETE description of all teh events that transpired should be given. Just my two cents, but I know if I change it, Wikipedia's new "less is more" policy will come cracking down and remove all my writing. Anyway, please don't just ignore my post because I'm an anon. I have great pride (and shame) in my country and the events that shaped it. I ask that in the same way that you would all tell every detail of your own country or people group's war for independece, so also give my coutry the same attention and detail. - Ouboet 03:41, 15 August 2007 (UTC) Ouboet

The following appears: "The British also had three very important bases in Bombay, which drove them into Nepal." Given that the areas mentioned are in Asia (India/Nepal) not Africa and the discussion appears to be about Lesotho (Basotuland) this sentence is strange. Is there some cross reference intended or is it perhaps just an overlooked bit from a cut and paste? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.106.236.249 (talk) 02:25, 28 April 2008 (UTC)