New Publication: Foreign Involvement in the South African War, 1899-1902

NEW MUSEUM PUBLICATION: Foreign Involvement in the South African War, 1899-1902

Since 2009, the Museum has dedicated itself to displaying and researching the history of all people, regardless of race, gender, or nationality, who were affected by this conflict. The War was indeed an international conflict that involved thousands of people from across the globe who participated both on the British and on the Republican side. 

These nations include the British colonies, namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India, as well as a multitude of European and other nations on the Republican side. This publication on foreign involvement in the South African War represents a further step on the road to a fair and historically accurate representation of all communities and nationalities who participated in one way or another.

Chapter Breakdown: 
Chapter One: Overview of the South African War, 1899-1902 
Chapter Two: The Regular British Army 
Chapter Three: The International Ambulance Corps 
Chapter Four: Germany and the South African War 
Chapter Five: The Dutch and Belgians in the South African War
Chapter Six: The Americans, Irish and Irish American in the South African War 
Chapter Seven: Scandinavia in the South African War 
Chapter Eight: France and the South African War 
Chapter Nine: Italy and the South African War 
Chapter Ten: Russia and the South African War 
Chapter Eleven: Smaller Nations: Switzerland, Austria-Hungary, Croatia and Greece 
Chapter Twelve: Establishment of the foreign Legion 
Concluding Perspectives