The state of the Railways in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902

Abstract

The railways in South Africa were badly damaged during the Anglo-Boer War by the armed forces of the two Republics during their retreat and the guerilla campaign which followed.

Keywords

• Anglo-Boer War
• Railways in South Africa
• the Boers' strategy was to destroy the railway installations
• The railways were considered to be of prime importance by the British