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Rietfontein
Battle Name : Rietfontein
Date(s) : 24 October 1899
Part of : The 2nd Boer War (or Three Years War) ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between British Colonial forces and Boer (Transvaal) forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An inconclusive action, with Gen White engaging Boer forces in order to cover Brig. Gen Yule's retreat on Ladysmith. British artillery and accurate Boer rifles forced a stalemate but enough time had been gained for the retreat. Both sides claimed the day.
Casualty figures
British Colonial forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- 118
Boer (Transvaal) forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
