What the records say
- When
- 23 Nov 1899
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 29.10° S, 29.93° E
- Description
- battle of the Second Boer War
Battle of Willow Grange
Skirmish of the Second Boer War on November 23, 1899
The Battle of Willow Grange, which took place on 23 November 1899 at Willow Grange, south of Estcourt, saw the Boer forces under General Piet Joubert defeat the British forces. The battle was fought in adverse weather conditions; lightning struck, killing one civilian and knocking two others unconscious, and also killed six horses. Additionally, one British soldier was struck by lightning.
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