Battle
12 July 1868
Attack on Tūruturumōkai redoubt
At a glance
- When
- 12 July 1868
- Where
- Near Hāwera, South Taranaki · Taranaki
- Conflict
- New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)
- Involved
- Tītokowaru's forces vs colonial troops
Approximate historical location
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What happened here?
A dawn attack on a small Armed Constabulary redoubt killed members of the garrison outside the walls and at the gateway, though the attackers did not break into the redoubt. It announced Tītokowaru's campaign.
Related places
New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)