Impressed with the tactical lessons of the Boer War, the British Army reformed its doctrine and training from 1899 to 1914, deploying a combat ready force, the “Old Contemptibles” of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in 1914. Because of...
This thesis will examine how Churchill's experience in the Boer War affected his career and leadership style. Initial research revealed that Churchill planned to make some major life decisions in 1899 the year he participated in The Boer War. Fate...
The United States' current strategic environment is increasingly complex, with security, economic, and humanitarian interests around the world. Consequently, the United States' military may be called upon at any time to perform missions ranging...
This study contains an outline of the principal campaigns of the Boer War in South Africa, with brief comments, criticisms and conclusions of the conduct.
For the past eighteen years the United States Government has spent millions of dollars annually for military assistance to numerous friendly nations. These vast expenditures for military assistance are directly attributable to the Communist drive...
This study identifies a gap in current (1992) U.S. Army doctrine regarding compulsory population relocation as a counter-insurgency measure, and suggests a format for its consideration and inclusion in internal conflict. To determine the viability...
This study examines the supply system used by the British in South Africa in transporting equipment from base depots to advanced depots using rail transport.
Wartime correspondents are a valid and critical aspect to obtaining the overall picture of war and military conflicts. This paper examined the roles of embedded and unilateral reporters during wartime and answers the two questions; how do the media...
This paper studies the qualities of leadership possessed by Sir Henry Buller, to what extent they were weakened or strengthened by cultural environment, and how he made decisions based on the events during the war.