Thursday, February 01, 2007

Battle of Rietfontein or Moddersprui, 24 October 1899

The battle of Rietfontein or Modderspruit (24 October 1899), was a sign that British fortunes in the Boer war were about to change for the worse. After two early victories in Natal, this battle saw the British fight to prevent the Boers from blocking a retreat.

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