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Defeat at Magersfontein

When
11 December 1899
Where
Magersfontein
Part of
Second Boer War 'Black Week': Stormberg, Magersfontein and Colenso defeats and Roberts' appointment

Boer forces defeated British troops at Magersfontein on 11 December 1899, halting their advance towards Kimberley.

The Battle of Magersfontein was fought on the borders of the Cape Colony and the Orange Free State. It was the second battle of Black Week. The Boers successfully held up the British advance, temporarily defeating their forces.

Sources

  1. Battle of Magersfontein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20

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