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Battle of Majuba Hill

When
27 February 1881
Where
Majuba Hill
Part of
First Boer War comes to an end

The decisive battle of the First Boer War, resulting in a major British defeat and a Boer victory on 27 February 1881.

Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley occupied the summit of Majuba Hill on the night of 26–27 February 1881. The battle resulted in a resounding victory for the Boers, marking the greatest defeat for the British forces in the conflict.

Sources

  1. Battle of Majuba Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. First Boer War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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