Battle of Stormberg (1899)

Battle of Stormberg (United Kingdom vs Orange Free State) took place in 1899 during Second Boer War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1899
• Date: 10 December 1899
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Boer War
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: Orange Free State
• Commanders (A): William Forbes Gatacre
• Commanders (B): Jan Hendrik Olivier
• Casualties: 26 killed 68 wounded 696 captured (United Kingdom), 8 killed 26 wounded (Orange Free State)
• Outcome: Boer victory
• Coordinates: -31.298°, 26.255°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Stormberg · Wikidata entry