Battle of Boomplaats

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Battle of Boomplaats
Date August 29, 1848 Location near the Orange River Result British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain	Boers
Commanders
Sir Harry Smith	Andries Pretorius
Strength
1200	300
Casualties and losses
22	7

The Battle of Boomplaas (also referred to as the Battle of Boomplaats) was fought near Jagersfontein at 29°50′39.18″S, 25°36′11.42″ECoordinates: 29°50′39.18″S, 25°36′11.42″E 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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• Arthur Murray and the Battle of Boomplaats

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