Battle of Boomplaats

Belligerents

Commanders

Strength

1200

300

Casualties and losses

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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