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Battle of Modder River
- When
- 28 November 1899
- Where
- Confluence of Modder and Riet Rivers
British forces under Lord Methuen forced Boers under General Cronjé to retreat to Magersfontein on 28 November 1899, sustaining heavy casualties.
Fought near the confluence of the Modder and Riet Rivers, the engagement saw Lord Methuen's column attack Boer positions. The British forced the Boers to retreat to Magersfontein, but suffered heavy casualties in the process. The battle was a significant engagement in the Boer War, marking a costly victory for the British forces.
Sources
- Battle of Modder River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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