Battle of Laing's Nek 1881
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 January 1881 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1881 | 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 | First Boer War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -27.4608, 29.8694 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Laing's Nek was a major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881.
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