Chapter 9

FOREIGNERS IN THE WAR

The soldier of fortune in every war--The fascination which attracts men to fight--The Boers' view of foreigners--The influx of foreigners into the Boer country in search of loot, commissions, fame, and experience--Few foreigners were of great assistance--The oath of allegiance--Number of foreigners in the Boer army--The various legions and their careers.