Battle of Ladysmith
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battle-of-ladysmith-170-3006817
title:
Battle of Ladysmith
text:
The Battle of Ladysmith was one of the early engagements of the Second Boer War. A large British force which had concentrated at the garrison town of Ladysmith launched a sortie on 30 October 1899, against Boer armies which were slowly surrounding the town. The result was a disaster for the British. The main body was driven back into the town, and an isolated detachment of 800 men was forced to surrender to Commandant De Wet. The Boers did not follow up their advantage by proceeding towards the
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1899 battle of the Second Boer War
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ladysmith
date created:
2008-11-08T05:31:36Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T20:44:11Z
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