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Title
Death Knell of the Kīngitanga Movement
Description
Battle of Rangiriri
Subject
Publisher
Date
1863-11-20
Scenario#
SE12
Location
Rangiriri, Waikato
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Rangiriri was a major engagement in the invasion of Waikato, which took place on 20–21 November 1863 during the New Zealand Wars. More than 1400 British troops defeated about 500 warriors of the Kingitanga (Māori King Movement), which was resisting the expansion of British settlement and colonial rule in the North Island. The battle cost both sides more than any other engagement of the land wars and also resulted in the capture of 180 Māori prisoners, which impacted on their subsequent ability to oppose the far bigger British force. The British success at Rangiriri and several subsequent battles opened the Waikato basin to the British forces and the government subsequently confiscated 1.3 million hectares of land for use by settlers.[2] In 1995 the Crown apologised for its actions.
Narrative Source
Combatants
United Kingdom
Waikato
Additional Information
New Zealand Wars

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