South Africa History Documentary: 1652-1902 ๐ฟ๐ฆ
Delve into the pages of South African history with this online documentary that unfurls the chronicles of the land, from the arrival of the first settlers in 1652 to the tumultuous battles and conflicts leading up to the bloodiest engagement of the Anglo Boer War, the Battle of Spion Kop in 1899 - 1902. Traverse the contours of time as this documentary unearths the stories of struggle and strife that shaped the nation, including poignant events like the establishment of the Afrikaner people, the tussles between black and white, British and Boer, and the devastating conflicts that marked this era.
Immerse yourself in the gripping account of the Battle of Spion Kop, where the clash of forces transformed the Spion Kop mountain into an epicenter of destruction and courage. The chilling details of Winston Churchill's observation, the 'Acre of Massacre,' and the profound impact on the human spirit underscore the monumental significance of this battle in world history. It was on this hallowed ground that Mahatma Gandhi's principles of passive resistance began to sprout, spurred by the grim realities witnessed.
Amidst the historical tapestry, the documentary reveals the painful truths of British actions, including the establishment of concentration camps that claimed the lives of thousands of Afrikaners and black people due to rampant disease. Presented by South African Military Historian Ray Heron from Spion Kop Lodge and produced by Tekweni TV Productions, this insightful journey through history is brought to life, offering a thought-provoking exploration of South Africa's past. @Tekweni
Video Chapters:
1. Arrival of Jan van Riebeeck 00:00:00
2. 1820 British Settlers 00:02:03
3. Nguni People migrate south from central Africa 00:02:47
4. Khoi People 00:03:37
5. The Great Trek 00:06:15
6. King Dingane and Piet Retief 00:08:37
7. Battle of Blood River (Ncome River) 00:11:06
8. Discovery of Diamonds in Kimberley 00:13:21
9. Anglo Zulu War 00:14:10
10. Discovery of Gold in the Transvaal 00:15:02
11 Transvaal War of Independence 00:15:55
12. Battle of Majuba 00:16:03
13. Discovery of Gold on the Witwatersrand 00:17:28
14. Paul Kruger 00:18:09
15. Cecil John Rhodes 00:18:57
16. Jameson Raid 00:19:23
17. Lord Alfred Milner meets with Paul Kruger 00:22:01
18. Start of the Anglo Boer War 00:24:45
19. First of the Modern Wars 00:27:22
20. Talana โ First Battle 00:29:21
21. Siege of Ladysmith 00:29:56
22. General Buller 00:30:28
23. Battle of Colenso 00:31:32
24. Field conditions and British troop movements
for the Relief of Ladysmith 00:34:15
25. Earl of Dundonald 00:36:30
26. Sir Charles Warren at Trichardtโs Drift 00:38:07
27. General Woodgate 00:39:49
28. Major Alexander Thornycraft 00:40:07
29. British troop preparation for the capture of
Spion Kop 00:40:35
30. Battle of Spion Kop 00:44:04
31. Eastern side of Spion Kop 00:47:54
32. Position of British at Spion Kop 00:48:48
33. Winston Churchill 00:49:59
34. British with fixed bayonets storm Boer positions 00:50:31
35. General Woodgate mortally wounded 00:51:35
36. Naval guns fire from Mount Alice 00:52:22
37. General Thornycraft promoted to rank of
Brigadier 00:54:01
38. Trenches 00:54:57
39. Boer General Prinsloo 00:55:55
40. Denys Reitzโs book โCommandoโ 00:55:59
41. General Botha regroups retreating Boers 00:56:34
42. Robert Riddel leads men to Twin Peaks 00:57:11
43. Boers and British retreat in opposite directions
and Spion Kop considered Boer Victory 00:58:10
44. Battle of Vaal Kranz 00:59:05
45. Battle of Tugela Heights 00:59:21
46. Relief of Ladysmith 00:59:33
47. Fascinating facts of 3 men at Spion Kop 00:59:56
48. Louis Botha becomes first Prime Minster
of the Union of South Africa 01:00:1846.
49. Winston Churchill 01:00:24
50. Mahatma Gandhi serving as a stretcher bearer 01:00:31
51. Acre of Massacre Memorial 01:00:49
52. Burning of Boer Farms 01:02:28
53. Boer Woman and Children taken to camps 01:02:31
54. Block houses built to defeat Boers
(bitter-enders) who continued to fight 01:03:18
