Battle of Modder River
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The Battle of Modder River is the name of an engagement of the Boer War at Modder River, 28 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen repelled a Boer advance under Piet Cronje, although with heavy losses.
Reference: The Great Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Modder River - 28 November 1899
British Victory ~ Was a tiring day again with the heat and especially after forming at 430am and being the 3rd battle in a week. Boers fled after British catch vital positions. Fiercest battle yet fought in the war. An almost impossible offensive task. The total Boer casualties may perhaps have amounted to 150, mainly due to shell-fire. 70 British were killed and another 413 were wounded.
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