Jameson Raid / Crossing
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Jameson Raid / Crossing
THE JAMESON RAID Dr Jameson and his escort cross the frontier into the Transvaal, hoping to trigger a rising of the Uitlanders against the Boers : vainly. Date: 29 December 1895
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Boers Crossing Escort Frontier Hoping Jameson Raid Rising Transvaal Trigger Vainly 1895 December
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of high tension and anticipation as Dr. Leander Starr Jameson and his British escort, numbering around 650 men, crossed the frontier into the Transvaal Republic on December 29, 1895. Jameson, a prominent British politician and imperialist, had long been advocating for the rights of the Uitlanders, or English-speaking settlers, in the Transvaal. Frustrated by the Boer government's refusal to grant them full citizenship and political representation, Jameson believed that a military raid would ignite a rebellion among the Uitlanders and ultimately lead to Transvaal's annexation by the British Empire. The Jameson Raid, as this event came to be known, was a pivotal moment in the history of Southern Africa. The audacious crossing of the frontier marked the beginning of the raid, which saw Jameson's forces advancing deep into Boer territory. However, the uprising among the Uitlanders failed to materialize, and the raid ended in disaster. The British forces were met with fierce resistance from the Boers, and Jameson was eventually captured and handed over to the Transvaal authorities. The failure of the Jameson Raid marked a significant setback for British imperial ambitions in South Africa. It also highlighted the determination and military prowess of the Boer forces, who would go on to successfully resist British encroachment for several more years. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and tumultuous history of Southern Africa and the events that shaped its modern political landscape.
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