Pretoria surrenders to the British - On this day in history

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5-June-Field-Marsall-Frederick-Roberts-05193.jpg Field Marshall Roberts
In the Second Boer War, the city of Pretoria surrendered to British soldiers on 5 June 1900

In the Second Boer War, the city of Pretoria surrendered to British soldiers under Field Marshall Frederick Roberts on 5 June 1900.