Event anniversary

Boer Wars

Took place on October 11, 1899

127

Years ago

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The 128th anniversary falls on October 11, 2027, in 352 days.

The military history of South Africa chronicles a vast time period and complex events from the dawn of history until the present time. It covers civil wars and wars of aggression and of self-defense both within South Africa and against it.

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