12 April 1877
Annexation of Transvaal
Annexes the Transvaal for Britain, creating Boer resentment.
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Annexes the Transvaal for Britain, creating Boer resentment.
Proclaims British annexation of the South African Republic.
The action fuels Boer resistance that later develops into war.
Arrested, asked to be released because he is a correspondent but refused
The Boers offer 25 pounds for Churchill dead or alive
The Boers offer 25 pounds for Churchill dead or alive
Escapes from Boer captivity and reaches safety.
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Occupies the Transvaal capital after Boer forces withdraw.
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Enters Pretoria with British forces during the main advance.
British troops enter the Transvaal capital.
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Proclaims the annexation of the Transvaal.
Succeeds Roberts as commander in chief in South Africa.
Succeeds Roberts as commander in chief in South Africa.
Directs the later counter-guerrilla phase of the war.
Supports comparatively conciliatory postwar terms intended to help secure a durable settlement.
British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.
Represents British imperial policy in the postwar settlement.
Accepts Boer surrender terms ending the South African War.
Signs the peace settlement ending the war.
Signs the final peace agreement at Melrose House.
Concludes his South African command after the peace settlement ends organised Boer resistance.
Construction advances on the new administrative seat of government.
The cornerstone of Baker's Union Buildings complex is laid.
The complex becomes the administrative headquarters of the South African government.
Completes the Union Buildings overlooking Pretoria.
Visits South Africa & says "a wind of change is blowing through the continent"
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