Boer Commandos

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Boer_Republics
gptkbp:conducted reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:Treaty_of_Vereeniging
gptkbp:dissolved 1902
gptkbp:employs gptkb:sports_team
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Afrikaners
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Anglo-Boer_Wars
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:First_Boer_War
British colonial forces
other Boer forces
gptkbp:had strong community ties
cavalry units
strong leadership
strong local support
high morale
varied roles
significant impact on warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boer Commandos
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkbp:influenced modern guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:inspired later military units
gptkbp:is_active_in 1880s
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:independence
flexibility
gptkbp:is_engaged_in scouting missions
supply raids
gptkbp:is_involved_in defensive operations
asymmetrical warfare
sabotage operations
long-range patrols
intensive skirmishes
gptkbp:is_known_for resilience
adaptability
strategic retreats
effective ambushes
gptkbp:is_part_of Boer military strategy
Boer resistance
Boer culture.
gptkbp:is_recognized_by tactical innovation
gptkbp:is_supported_by local populations
gptkbp:known_for mobility
high mobility
gptkbp:led_to commanders
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:operates_in rural areas
difficult terrain
gptkbp:operates_under decentralized command
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Boer_War
gptkbp:tactics hit-and-run
gptkbp:uses small arms
gptkbp:utilizes gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Detective
local knowledge
local resources
strategic positioning
surprise attacks
railway sabotage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Ladysmith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6