Kommando | |
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Active | 18th century–1902 |
Country | South African Republic & Orange Free State |
Branch | Militia |
Type | Guerilla fighter, Military volunteer |
Engagements | Boer Wars, Xhosa Wars |
The Boer Commandos or "Kommandos" were volunteer military units of guerilla militia organized by the Boer people of South Africa. From this came the term "commando" into the English language during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902 as per Costica Andrew.