Battle of Rooihuiskraal 1881
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 February 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 |
| Coordinates | -25.8833, 28.1419 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Rooihuiskraal on 12 February 1881 was a military engagement during the First Boer War which took place at Rooihuiskraal just south of Pretoria.
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