Donkerhoek ridge
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Donkerhoek ridge is a prominent elevated landform in South Africa that served as a key strategic position during the Second Anglo-Boer War.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Donkerhoek ridge canonical | 1 |
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
landform
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ridge ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Boer defensive line east of Pretoria
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British offensive operations toward Pretoria ⓘ |
| conflict | Second Anglo-Boer War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | South Africa ⓘ |
| currentUse |
commemorative battlefield area
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historical site ⓘ |
| elevation | prominent elevated feature ⓘ |
| hasViewOver | surrounding highveld ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | key strategic position in approach to Pretoria ⓘ |
| languageOfToponym | Afrikaans ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Gauteng ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Pretoria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | Donkerhoek area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
Battle of Diamond Hill
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Second Anglo-Boer War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | battlefield of Diamond Hill ⓘ |
| region | Highveld NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| strategicImportance |
commanding high ground
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overlooks surrounding approaches to Pretoria ⓘ |
| terrainType |
elevated crest line
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rocky ridge ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfUse | 1899–1902 ⓘ |
| toponymMeaning | "dark corner" in Afrikaans ⓘ |
| usedAs |
defensive position
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military position ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Boer forces
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British forces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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