About the Author

The WAR MUSEUM OF THE BOER REPUBLICS in Bloemfontein is dedicated to the Anglo-Boer War or South African War, the biggest ever conflict on South African soil. The museum aims to provide an understanding of the background against which the war took place through its unique collection of artefacts, photos, weaponry and art.

JOHAN VAN Z L is a historian and the manager of specialist services at the War Museum. He has co-written numerous in-house and trade publications.