His first military experiences took place in the war between the British colonial empire and the Boers, who sought independence.
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Boers
Synonyms for "boers" (5 found)
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afrikaner community
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afrikaner nationalistsafrikaners
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cape colonistsdutch south africans
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Boers own 70% of the land in South Africa.
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