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Item Ref# MS7446
Boer War - Roberts and Kitchener
These medallions are mostly found in poor condition with many missing their loops.
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Brirtsh Warfare: "Win at Any Cost"
The British counter-guerrilla strategy and tactics had indeed, to a large extent, been successful. But the British were never able to capture General De Wet and President Steyn – who comprised the force behind the continued resistance of most Free State burghers, the inspiration of many Transvaalers, and the thorn in the side of the British forces.
As early as 30 June 1900, Kitchener had said that the elimination of Steyn was a prerequisite for the ending of hostilities.
The prolongation of the conflict inevitably added to the financial burden placed on the British taxpayer. The war eventually cost more than ₤200 million. In today’s terms (2011), this amounts to a staggering sum of more than ₤6 000 000 000 (6 billion pounds).
Source: Boer Guerrilla and British Counterguerrilla Operations
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“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.” Proverbs 3:7 |