Siege of Lydenburg (1881 AD)

Siege of Lydenburg (Side A vs South African Republic) took place in 1881 AD during First Boer War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1881 AD
• Date: 1881-01-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: First Boer War
• Side B: South African Republic
• Commanders (A): 2Lt. Walter Long
• Commanders (B): Commandant Dietrich Muller, Commandant Johannes Petrus Steyn
• Casualties: approx. 3-4 killed 19 woundedunknown
• Outcome: Boer victory; Lydenburg is captured
• Coordinates: -25.100°, 30.450°

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