WAPENTUIG VAN DIE EERSTE VRYDEIDSOORLOG

Abstract

In this comprehensive article on the weapons employed during the war of 1880 - 1881, the author not only gives a description of the weapons but also discusses the merits and shortcomings of each. He also offers a very vivid description of the exact manner in which the different weapons were applied during the war, by both sides.

Keywords

• the weapons employed during the war of 1880 - 1881
• Westley Richards
• Martini-Henry
• Winchester repeaters
• Enfield Sniders
• Calisher- Terry's
• Sharps karabyne