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1904: Germans Put Down Revolt in SW Africa

On January 11th, a revolt by native Africans against German Settlement in South West Africa started. It was led by the Herero tribe.   The natives were initially successful, overrunning…

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July 11, 2022
Read more about the article 1903: British Conquered Northern Nigeria
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1903: British Conquered Northern Nigeria

The mud-walled city of Kano in Northern Nigeria was captured by the British on February 3rd, 1903. They subjugated Northern Nigeria after a British resident of Southern Nigeria was killed…

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July 11, 2022
Read more about the article 1902: South African Peace Agreement
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1902: South African Peace Agreement

On May 31st the Boers and the British signed the Peace of Vereeniging. The agreement was an acknowledgement, and confirmation of the British rule over South Africa.

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Read more about the article 1901: The Boers Began Guerilla War
The British army retreating from Tugela River under heavy fire from the Boer’s at the Battle of Colenso of the Second Boer War in South Africa. Vintage etching circa 19th century. cr: Getty Images
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1901: The Boers Began Guerilla War

The Boer War broke out on a full scale in 1900. It was fought between Great Britain and the Boars of Transvaal (South Africa) and the nearby Orange Free State.…

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Read more about the article 1900: The Boer War
The British army retreating from Tugela River under heavy fire from the Boer’s at the Battle of Colenso of the Second Boer War in South Africa. Vintage etching circa 19th century. cr: Getty Images
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1900: The Boer War

The Boer War broke out on a full scale in 1900. It was fought between Great Britain and the Boars of Transvaal (South Africa) and the nearby Orange Free State.…

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July 11, 2022