The First Boer, Anglo-Boer or South African War was 1880-81 culminating in the British defeat at Majuba 9hence slogans in the Second Boer War "Remember Majuba". The Second Boer, Anglo-Boer or South African War, also at the time the Transvaal War was 1899-1902. Yours, John Wilson (Wellington, New Zealand) PS: Yes, I agree on Thomas Packenham "The Boer War" as the best book! ----- Original Message ----- > There seems to be a "conspiracy of silence" on any aspect of this war. I > searched the library here in Parksville Canada for books on the subject and > could find none. I know there were two Boer Wars but am uncertain when the > 1st one was.....