Battle of Boomplaats

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Battle of Boomplaats
Date August 29, 1848
Location near the Orange River
Result British victory
Combatants
Great Britain Boers
Commanders
Sir Harry Smith Andries Pretorius

The Battle of Boomplaats was fought on August 29, 1848, between the British and the Boers. The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Boers were led by Andries Pretorius. The British were victorious.


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