How a strategic siege sparked a massive artillery arms race
In short: During the Second Anglo-Boer War, the siege of Kimberley triggered an unexpected competition in heavy weaponry, leading to the deployment of artillery pieces that were remarkably large for their era.
As Boer armies advanced through Natal and the Cape Colony, they successfully besieged three vital strategic towns. The defense of Kimberley became a focal point of this conflict, resulting in a surprising escalation of artillery technology. This video explores the unique and startlingly large pieces of weaponry used during this specific period of the Second Anglo-Boer War.
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