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Battle of Krugersdorp
1896
1-2 January 1896
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Jameson’s Raid

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Encouraged by Cecil Rhodes, Dr Leandar Starr Jameson led 600 mounted police and volunteers from Rhodesia to raise rebellion in the Boer Transvaal. Defeated at Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, Jameson lost 17 killed and 55 wounded before surrendering to Pieter Cronjé at nearby Doornkop. He was then handed over and taken to England for trial and prison.


   
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