Fire In The Sky – Owen Coetzer

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Fire in the Sky: The Destruction of the Orange Free State, 1899-1902 by Owen Coetzer offers a harrowing account of the British war policy during the Anglo-Boer War, focusing on the brutal scorched earth tactics employed in the Orange Free State. Ignored by most historical accounts, this policy led to the forced relocation of more than 27,000 civilians, primarily women and children, who were confined to concentration camps where they suffered and perished under inhumane conditions. Coetzer’s work is a shocking and eye-opening exposé of one of the darkest chapters of the war, shedding light on the horrific realities faced by the Boer population.