DIE VRYSTAATSE VRYWILLIGE MILITÊRE EENHEDE 1854-1899

Abstract

Whereas the patriarchs of the Orange Free State accepted the Commando-system as the valid military system for the newly established Republic of the Free State in 1854, it was a problem indeed to organise an efficient military service which would also prove effective in time of war.

Keywords

• Commando-system
• military system
• Republic of the Free State
• kavallerie-afdeling
• H. Lowen
• Bloemfontein Yeomanry
• infanterie-afdeling
• Bloemfontein Volunteers
• G. Harris
• Smithfield Burger Rifles
• Bloemfontein Rifle Corps