South African War

South African 'Boer' War

South African 'Boer' War

The South African War took New Zealand troops to a foreign battlefield for the first time. It was a flashpoint for longstanding imperial tensions in southern Africa. more...

NZ units in South Africa 1899-1902

NZ units in South Africa 1899-1902

New Zealand sent ten contingents of troops to fight in South Africa, 1899-1902. In addition, a small number of New Zealand women served in South Africa as nurses and teachers. more...

South African War memorials

South African War memorials

More than 40 memorials up and down the country commemorate the 228 men who died in the South African ('Boer') War of 1899-1902. more...