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… Participation as combatants in the First World War was reserved for men of “European descent”. [i] According to Article 7 of the South African Defence Force Act 13 of 1912, ‘the … allies in Palestine. [xvii] Grundlingh describes the Battle of Square Hill as the ‘high point’ [xviii] of their …

… After the fall of Port Natal Port Natal Andries Pretorius arrived … Pretorius took over leadership as Commandant-General of the Voortrekkers in Natal. He immediately re-organised the … not commemorated in the years immediately following the battle, but the church was built). The Pretorius party …

… The Battle of Ndondakusuka (Tugela) …

… The Great Trek and the advent of the Mfecane The origins of the battle are a matter of considerable debate. The background to … temporarily without a leader the Voortrekkers entered the battle with the view that it was a desperate fight to ensure … Origins of the Battle of Blood River 1838 …

… The fate of Natalia After the defeat of Dingane, the Kingdom of the AmaZulu was hurled into political strife. Mpande was open … The aftermath of the Battle of Blood River 1838 …

… At the outbreak of the First World War, Germany put into operation the … become known as the Western Front, the main theatre of battle and where most of the war casualties took place. It … French rallied and halted the German advance at the bloody Battle of the Marne near Paris. By this time the German army …

… Introduction The battle of Cuito Cuanavale and the Cuban intervention in Angola is one of the turning points … in Angola, and to the Independence of Namibia. The battle of Cuito Cuanavale is, however, a contentious issue, … B.J. & Spies, S.B. (eds) (1993). South Africa in the 20th Century, Pretoria: Van Schaik Academic.|Mills, G. & …

… 18 February The German colony of Cameroon falls to French and British … after 17 months of fighting. 21 February–19 December The Battle of Verdun begins. Verdun, a French fortress town, …

… The outbreak of the First World War was precipitated by the assassination of … war on Germany. Germany invades France 26 August, The Battle of Le Cateau, northern France - BEF suffers 7,812 … casualties and is forced to retreat. 26 – 30 August, The Battle of Tannenberg (in north-eastern Poland) took place …

… 1 January Battle of Artois and Champagne in France begins. 31 January 1915 The German Army makes use of poison gas for the first time in an attack on the Russian position west of …

… The Mughal India 1526-1858 The Mughal Empire: government and society The Moghuls were a … much of north India. Here is an account of a decisive battle: "Babur had new light field guns and muskets, and …

… 1904 6 January, The settler Frau Sonnenberg tells German soldiers stationed at the Waterberg, including the Sergeant in charge, Sergeant … because he had seen the Germans suddenly start arming for battle and was convinced that the Germans were preparing to … Timeline of the German and Herero, Nama War and Genocide …

… Pretoria’s founder – a man by the name of Marthinus Wessels Pretorius - arrived in Pretoria in 1848 [i] . At the time of his arrival , King Mzilikazi and the southern … to South Africa in the 1830s) [vii] and also led the Battle of Blood River against Dingane and the Zulu kingdom …

… The flag of the Boer Republic of the Orange Free State On 9 October 1899 … (From Amsterdamsche Courant, 23 March 1900) The first battle took place at Talana, near Dundee in northern Natal on 29 October 1899. The battle was indecisive because both generals divided their …

… The date, December 16, holds a special significance in South African history. On this day in 1838, the Voortrekkers fought a battle for survival against Dingaan’s Zulu army, and were … December 16 and the Construction of Afrikaner Nationalism …

… References Gillings, K.G. (1989). "The Bambata rebellion of 1906: Nkandla operations and the Battle of Mome Gorge, 10 June 1906 " Military History …

… In the early hours of the morning of 16 December 1838, a battle was fought between the Voortrekkers, under the leadership of Andries Pretorius , … Battle of Blood River 1838 …

… jenny. 1769     Industrial Revolution: Watt develops the modern steam engine. 1779     Industrial Revolution: Crompton invents the spinning mule. 1785     Industrial Revolution: Cartwright … 1799     Napoleon takes over control of France. 1815     Battle of Waterloo: Napoleon defeated by England and Prussia. …

… Introduction King Ngqika and Prince Ndlambe led the Rharhabe people of the Amaxhosa in the early 19 th century. Their relationship … incorrectly considered as being the central cause of the Battle of Amalinde by some scholars. Thuthula was one of … Wits University Press, 2009.| Peires , Jeff . The House of Phalo . Johannesburg and Cape Town : Jonathan …

… On 9 October 1899 the SAR issued an ultimatum to Britain and two days later, on 11 October the war was officially declared between Britain and the … The Boer offensive October 1899 – November 1899 The first battle took place at Talana, near Dundee in northern Natal on …

… In mid 1906, the Natal colonialist in the face of rising Zulu resentment against the imposition of … known as the Bambatha Rebellion, culminated in a pitched battle against the colonial forces at Mome Gorge, where …

… The order is awarded to South Africans who have made a meaningful contribution to the struggle for democracy, human rights, nation-building, … Isandlwana Hill:  depicts peace and tranquility after the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879. The South African Flag: … The Order of Luthuli …

… The destruction of the Zulu kingdom 1879 -1896 In the 1870s settler and colonial … 1879 (first attack) or the 22 January 1879 (first decisive battle of Isandlwana) marked the beginning of the war. … however, suffered only 2 casualties, with 15 wounded. The Battle of Isandlwana The main Zulu army left Nodwengu on 17 …

… During the 1960s most of Africa’s countries had gained independence … Namibia is made up of savannah, dry scrub land, as well as the Kalahari and the Namib Deserts. The country is rich in … and South African and Angolan forces fought their first battle in 1981. Two Angolan brigades including their Russian …

… Anyone who travels over the vast expanse of South Africa is immediately struck by the great variations in its landscape and the differing … the coastal areas where subsistence fishers face a daily battle for survival. Despite these differences however, there … , Routledge.|Freund, B. (1976). “Forced resettlement and the political economy of South Africa”,  Review of African …

… The need for a controlled labour force: Indentured Labourers There is an indentured labour gallery on the SAHO site, webteam please select an image from there to … 1879 (first attack) or the 22 January 1879 (first decisive battle of Isandlwana) marked the beginning of the war. …

… How did the Cold War period shape international relations after the Second World War? After the Second World War, there was a … most of the images of war. A “COLD” war would refer to a battle of ideologies where the protagonists do not face each …   Books   http://www.amazon.com/The-Cold-War-New-History/dp/0143038273   USSR and USA and the …

… 1890 Cecil John Rhodes became premier of South Africa with the support of the Afrikaner Bond. Rhodes' grand imperial vision for a … force at Bembesi on 1 November. This was the most decisive battle of the 1893 Matabele War. The frontal assault …

… THE PEOPLE ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF THE NATIONALISTS. OUR POLITICAL LINE OF … Leibrandt type, and women's Pistol Clubs. All these are in battle readiness; the country is in a state of siege. The … It is elementary for any general, before going into battle, to analyse the forces for and against him, decide on …

… Britain takes control of the Cape Once revolutionary armies of France invaded Holland in 1795, the British feared that the French would take control of the … attacked the Ndebele group. The Voortrekkers won the battle against the Ndebele warriors and the Ndebele moved …