Original sentence: Sadly, as in all wars, some men enjoyed performing such acts against the populace, though they were largely in the minority, the majority being professional soldiers, due largely to the many reforms that were implemented in the 1870s and 1880s.The fighting was heavy, with the Boers pouring accurate fire into the advancing Manchesters, though it would not be as heavy as the later battles, such as at Spion Kop
Edited sentence: Sadly, as in all wars, some men enjoyed performing such acts against the populace, though they were largely in the minority, the majority being professional soldiers, thanks largely to the many reforms that were implemented in the 1870s and 1880s.The fighting was heavy, with the Boers pouring accurate fire into the advancing Manchesters, though thankfully it would not be as heavy as the later battles, such as at Spion Kop