The Breaker Morant affair involved the death of several Boer prisoners under Morant's command during the Boer War. Although initially celebrated as a hero for his military exploits, Morant was eventually arrested, tried, and found guilty of murder by a British military court, along with several other officers.
The case generated significant controversy and public outcry, with many believing that the officers had been unfairly convicted. The circumstances of the killings and the perceived injustices of the trial have made Breaker Morant a well-known figure in Australian history.
After his conviction, Morant became the subject of books, plays, films, and television shows that have further cemented his fame and contributed to his enduring legacy as a controversial figure in Australian military history.
