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Event war Africa

First Boer War

1880 CE – 1881 CE

The Transvaal Boers revolted against British annexation. Expert Boer marksmen using modern rifles inflicted a humiliating defeat on the British at Majuba Hill.

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1880–1881 war in South Africa

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Conflict · Africa

First Boer War

1880 CE – 1881 CE

The Transvaal Boers revolted against British annexation. Expert Boer marksmen using modern rifles inflicted a humiliating defeat on the British at Majuba Hill. Britain granted the Transvaal self-governance — a rare imperial retreat.

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