It was initially planned by Cecil Rhodes and intended to spark an uprising of the Uitlanders.
One participant in this event, Graham Bower, wrote a "Secret History" of it. Discovery of gold deposits at Witwatersrand encouraged this event, which featured commanders Raleigh Gray and Hercules Robinson. Immediately following this event, its participants fought a losing battle against a force under Piet Cronje. Joseph Chamberlain appointed Alfred Milner Governor of the Cape Colony following this event. It was initially planned by Cecil Rhodes and intended to spark an uprising of the Uitlanders. For 10 points, identify this 1895 British attempt to take control of the Transvaal.
One participant in this event, Graham Bower, wrote a "Secret History" of it.
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