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Vaal Kranz
Battle Name : Vaal Kranz
Date(s) : 05 February 1900 - 07 February 1900
Part of : The 2nd Boer War (or Three Years War) ,
Outcome : A victory for Boer forces over British Colonial forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Buller's Third attempt to break through the Boer lines overlooking the Tugela River and relieve Ladysmith met with as little success as the previous ones, although mercifully with fewer casualties. Earned him the nickname 'Ferryman of the Tugela' for his repeated crossing and recrossing of that troublesome waterway.
Location
Vaal Krantz ridge, north of the Tugela River and west of Colenso (South Africa)
Casualty figures
British Colonial forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- 374
Boer forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
