Battle of Boomplaats

Battle of Boomplaats
Date 29 August 1848 Location near the Orange River Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	Boers
Commanders and leaders
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″E / 29.8442167°S 25.6031722°E / -29.8442167; 25.6031722Coordinates: 29°50′39.18″S 25°36′11.42″E / 29.8442167°S 25.6031722°E / -29.8442167; 25.6031722 on 29 August 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 after one Boer opened fire too early and betrayed their position.

References

External links

• Arthur Murray and the Battle of Boomplaats, by the South African Military History Society (archived from the original, 4 January 2007)