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The First Boer War 1881
Without any warning, they ambushed and destroyed a column of British soldiers.
A British relieving force occupied Majuba Hill.
However, long range and highly accurate firing from the Boers devastated the defenders
Gladstone’s government agreed to allow the Boers their independence
- The liberals did not want to enter a long, expensive and protracted war.
There was peace - for now!