20 March 1899Civil RightsPaulus Kruger
Advised by Joseph Chamberlain to give civil rights to Uitlanders, in the Transvaal
Historical records for South Africa in 1899, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Advised by Joseph Chamberlain to give civil rights to Uitlanders, in the Transvaal
Advised by Joseph Chamberlain to give civil rights to Uitlanders, in the Transvaal
Resists British demands over uitlander rights.
Issues an ultimatum demanding withdrawal of British troops.
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
The Boer republics declare war after Britain rejects their ultimatum.
Joins the Transvaal in war against Britain.
Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.
Begins the siege of Mafeking.
Commands Boer forces at Talana Hill.
Is mortally wounded after defeat at Elandslaagte.
De Wet serves with the Free State forces opposing White's British column during the fighting at Rietfontein.
Takes part in the Boer victory near Ladysmith.
Enters active campaigning despite having opposed the war.
Joins the Vryheid commando when war begins.
Directs Boer operations around Ladysmith.
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Cronje leaves the Mafeking siege area, after which local command passes to General Snyman.
Snyman assumes command of the Boer forces maintaining the siege of Mafeking after Cronje departs.
Joubert's Boer forces repel the British attack at Willow Grange before ending their advance into southern Natal.
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Delays Methuen's advance toward Kimberley.
Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.
Helps defeat Gatacre's column.
Cronje inflicts heavy losses on the British under Methuen
Near the Modder River, a Boer victory over the British under Methuen
Defeats Methuen's attack at Magersfontein.
Is forced to retreat before the superior forces of Lord Roberts
British defeats during Black Week expose early military failure.
Commands Boer forces contributing to the victory at Colenso.
Defeats Buller's army at Colenso.
Helps defeat Buller's attempt to relieve Ladysmith.
Takes part in operations around the siege and relief of Ladysmith.
Appointed 2nd-in-Command of the Boer army under General Smuts
Appointed 2nd-in-Command of the Boer army under General Smuts
Appointed Commander of the Transvaal Army
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