The Wars
Before the War

The Pershing Lecture Series presents “The Wars Before the War: The Boer Wars,” a lecture by Dr. Sean Kalic on the First and Second Boer Wars and the deep systemic vulnerabilities that led to Great Britain’s tactical and organizational reforms. The program is part of a series with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College exploring the military conflicts leading up to and contributing to the Great War. It takes place in the museum auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free with an RSVP. The lecture is also available by livestream and is recorded for the museum’s YouTube channel.