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Gen. Christiaan Rudolph de Wet (67), well-known leader of Boer forces in the Anglo-Boer War 2, dies on his farm.  He was given

… Gen. Christiaan Rudolph de Wet (67), well-known leader of Boer forces in the Anglo-Boer War 2, dies on his farm.  He was given …
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Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger portrait
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Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger

… a prominent role in the pacifying and uniting of the Boer communities in the early 1860’s, when there was conflict … longer about the rights of ‘uitlanders’. The South African War, or Anglo-Boer War , broke out on 11 October 1899, and Kruger, …
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Anglo-Boer War 2.  Lord Kitchener writes in a letter concerning the Ladies’ Commission sent out to investigate into conditions

… Carver: The National Army Museum book of the Boer War, p. 221 … Anglo-Boer War 2.  Lord Kitchener writes in a letter concerning the …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: the British forces occupy Utrecht after the defending burgers had to retire the previous day.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: the British forces occupy Utrecht after the defending …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lieutenant General Hunter and Brigadier-General Sir Hector A. MacDonald arrive at Bethlehem, OFS. Hunter take

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Lieutenant General Hunter and Brigadier-General Sir …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British abandon Utrecht, occupied the previous day, on receiving reports of General Grobler’s approach.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: The British abandon Utrecht, occupied the previous …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: “Mournful Monday”: the British lose 106 killed, 374 wounded and 1 284 captured in two battles.

… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa … Anglo-Boer War 2: “Mournful Monday”: the British lose 106 killed, 374 …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute J.W.G. Jansen and one Rautenbach in Vryburg by hanging, for horse theft.

… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa. … Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute J.W.G. Jansen and one Rautenbach …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Milner is presented with the freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Milner is presented with the freedom of the City …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: British Gen. Carrington reaches Mafeking and narrowly avoids being court-martialled for his inexplicable flig

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: British Gen. Carrington reaches Mafeking and narrowly …
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Anglo-Boer War 2:  Commandant Manie Maritz attacks Vanrhynsdorp in the Cape Province. Many vehicles, including three laden sup

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2:  Commandant Manie Maritz attacks Vanrhynsdorp in the …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Sir G. Lagden, formerly Resident Commissioner in Basutoland, is appointed by the British as the Commissioner

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Sir G. Lagden, formerly Resident Commissioner in …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: General Marthinus Prinsloo surrenders in the Brandwater Basin, near Clarens. Some generals refuse to surrende

… Anglo-Boer War 2: General Marthinus Prinsloo surrenders in the …
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Anglo-Boer War 2:   The Battle of Elands River (Brakfontein), near present-day Swartruggens, that lasted several days, starts

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2:   The Battle of Elands River (Brakfontein), near …
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Anglo-Boer War 2:  In a breach of neutrality, Colonel Stowe, Consul-General of the USA, allows a British Intelligence officer,

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2:  In a breach of neutrality, Colonel Stowe, …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Aliens Act (Franchise Law), Act No 3 of 1899 is promulgated by the ZAR Volksraad.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: The Aliens Act (Franchise Law), Act No 3 of 1899 is …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Roberts issues a proclamation calling on the Republican forces still in the field to surrender.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Roberts issues a proclamation calling on the …
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Anglo-Boer War 2:  Two burghers and a young boy are allegedly murdered after surrendering to the notorious Bushveld Carbineers

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2:  Two burghers and a young boy are allegedly murdered …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller enters Volksrust, the first town in the ZAR to fall into his hands.

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller enters Volksrust, the first town in the …
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Anglo-Boer War 2:  “Steinaecker’s Horse”, an irregular unit of about fifty mercenaries in British service, using Black armed t

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2:  “Steinaecker’s Horse”, an irregular unit of about …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Start of the ‘scorched earth’ policy.   Lord Roberts issues a proclamation warning the Republican forces th

… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: Start of the ‘scorched earth’ policy.   Lord Roberts …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Sprinkaansnek is fought, with General Philip Botha forcing a passage through the neck.

… Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau | Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa. … Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Sprinkaansnek is fought, with General …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Renosterkop takes place between forces under Major-General Paget and Gen. B. Viljoen.

… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa | Wallis, F. (2000). … Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Renosterkop takes place between forces …
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General Antonie (Rooi Michael) Prinsloo, commanding officer of the northern Free State commandoes during Anglo-Boer War 2, is s

… officer of the northern Free State commandoes during Anglo-Boer War 2, is s …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain announces in London that more than 11 000 British soldiers have already been killed.

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain announces in London that more than 11 000 …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: President Paul Kruger of the ZAR and Queen Wilhelmina have a triumphant procession in the Netherlands.

… Anglo-Boer War 2: President Paul Kruger of the ZAR and Queen Wilhelmina …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: A Republican delegation consisting of A. Fischer, A.D.W. Wolmarans, C.H. Wessels with J.M. de Bruin as secret

… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa. … Anglo-Boer War 2: A Republican delegation consisting of A. Fischer, …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: Peace talks United Kingdom. Chamberlain queries the clause concerning native political rights, but Milner rep

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Peace talks United Kingdom. Chamberlain queries the …
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Arthur Conan Doyle, medic during Anglo-Boer War 2 and subsequent author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, is born.

… Arthur Conan Doyle, medic during Anglo-Boer War 2 and subsequent author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, …
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Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Sir Ian Hamilton attends General Jan Christiaan Smuts’ birthday party: "I sat between Bo

… Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Sir Ian Hamilton attends General Jan …
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