Turn-of-century British conflict Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 29, 1997 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 29, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 29, 1997 · 21-Down · 7 letters
BOERWAR0 of 7 letters revealed
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either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902)
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