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Battle of Boomplaats
1848 CE · South Africa, Africa · War
The Battle of Boomplaats was fought near Jagersfontein at 29°50′53. 47″S 25°38′56. 54″E on 29 August 1848 between the British and the Voortrekkers. The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Boers were led by Andries Pretorius. The British were victorious after one Boer opened fire too early and betrayed their position.
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