First Boer War

The First Boer War, also known as the Transvaal War, was fought from 16 December 1880 until 23 March 1881 between the United Kingdom and Boers of the Transvaal. The war resulted in a Boer victory and eventual independence of the South African Republic.

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Which happened first?

• First Boer War and Battle of Maiwand began in the same year
• First Boer War began 1 year after War of the Pacific
• First Boer War began 1 year after Anglo-Zulu War
• First Boer War began 1 year before Mahdist War
• First Boer War began 1 year after Battle of Isandlwana

Timeline

1. Anglo-Zulu WarJanuary 11, 1879 – July 4, 1879
2. Battle of IsandlwanaJanuary 22, 1879
3. War of the PacificApril 5, 1879 – April 4, 1884
4. Battle of MaiwandJuly 27, 1880
5. First Boer War (this page)December 20, 1880 – March 23, 1881
6. Mahdist War1881–1899

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