<P> The Second Boer War ( 11 October 1899 -- 31 May 1902 ) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states , the South African Republic ( Republic of Transvaal ) and the Orange Free State , over the Empire 's influence in South Africa . It is also known variously as the Boer War , Anglo - Boer War , South African War or Anglo - Boer South African War . Initial Boer attacks were successful , and although British reinforcements later reversed these , the war continued for years with Boer guerrilla warfare , until harsh British counter-measures brought them to terms . </P>
<P> The Second Boer War ( 11 October 1899 -- 31 May 1902 ) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states , the South African Republic ( Republic of Transvaal ) and the Orange Free State , over the Empire 's influence in South Africa . It is also known variously as the Boer War , Anglo - Boer War , South African War or Anglo - Boer South African War . Initial Boer attacks were successful , and although British reinforcements later reversed these , the war continued for years with Boer guerrilla warfare , until harsh British counter-measures brought them to terms . </P>
when did the boer war start and end
when did the boer war start and end
11 October 1899 -- 31 May 1902
11 October 1899 -- 31 May 1902