Battle of Blaauwberg

When

8 Jan 1806 – 18 Jan 1806

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

33.76° S, 18.47° E

Description

battle fought in 1806

1806 engagement of the War of the Third Coalition

The Battle of Blaauwberg was a successful British amphibious operation during the War of the Third Coalition which lasted from 8–18 January 1806 and resulted in the capture of the Dutch Cape Colony. After defeating their Batavian opponents, the British signed a treaty under the Treaty Tree in Woodstock, Cape Town which established Britain's control over the Cape Colony.

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