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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