Battle of Blood River Poort 1901
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 September 1901 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1901 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Boer War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -27.7670, 30.5330 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
In the Battle of Blood River Poort or Scheeper's Nek on 17 September 1901 a Boer commando led by Louis Botha crushed a British force commanded by Major Hubert Gough during the Second Boer War.
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