Event Fourth Xhosa War

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Was a frontier war between the British Cape Colony and the Xhosa people.

Chronology

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  • April 1812: BritishColonel John Graham was tasked with driving the Xhosa out of the Zuurveld. He led a mixed force of professional soldiers and volunteers and defeated the Xhosa in early 1812, forcing the 20,000 Xhosa to evacuate the area.
  • January 1812: By 1811, Xhosa had occupied the area of Zuurveld.