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How did the Boer war start?
During the early stages of the South African War 1899-1902, the British Army suffered defeats at the hands of the Boer Commandos.
What were the Boer Commandos?
Boer Commandos, composed of men who were first-class shots and good horsemen.
Who were the sharpshooters?
volunteers who could both ride and shoot well.
What were the sharpshooters used for?
The Sharpshooters fought many small-scale actions against the Boers, with increasing skill, and showed the value of mobile, well-armed and resourceful troops.
Were there also non-sharpshooters that fought on the same side?
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Question: How were sharpshooters found or recruited?
Self-contained rewrite: How were sharpshooters found or recruited during the Boer war?