--- title: Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21741/map-of-the-second-anglo-boer-war-1899-1902/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2026-04-15 --- # Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21741.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21741.png) ## Image Caption The Second Anglo-Boer [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1899–1902) was a major conflict between the British [Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/empire/) and the Boer republics of the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State, rooted in imperial rivalry, economic interests, and competing political visions in southern [Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/africa/). The discovery of [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) in the Witwatersrand (1886) intensified tensions, as British authorities sought greater influence over the region while Boer leaders aimed to preserve independence. War broke out in 1899 during the reign of [Queen Victoria](https://www.worldhistory.org/Queen_Victoria/) (reign 1837–1901), with early Boer successes reflecting mobility, local knowledge, and effective use of defensive tactics against a numerically superior but initially unprepared imperial force. By 1900, British strategy shifted under commanders such as Lord Kitchener, combining large-scale troop deployments with scorched-earth tactics and the systematic use of concentration camps to break Boer resistance. The conflict entered a prolonged guerrilla phase, in which Boer commandos continued to resist despite mounting losses and civilian hardship. The war concluded with the Treaty of Vereeniging (1902), which brought the Boer republics under British control while promising eventual self-government. The conflict had lasting consequences, reshaping political structures in southern Africa, deepening racial inequalities, and laying foundations for the later formation of the Union of South Africa (1910). #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2026, April 15). Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 15, 2026. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899–1902: The Remaking of South Africa." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Apr 2026, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 15 April 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.