The
Second Boer War (, , literally "Second Freedom War") otherwise known as the
Second Anglo-Boer War, was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on the one hand, and the
South African Republic (Transvaal Republic) and the
Orange Free State on the other. The British war effort was supported by troops from several regions of the
British Empire, including
Southern Africa, the
Australian colonies,
Canada,
Newfoundland,
British India, and
New Zealand. The war ended in victory for the British and the
annexation of both republics. Both would eventually be incorporated into the
Union of South Africa in 1910.