Siege of Ladysmith
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The siege of Ladysmith was a protracted engagement in the Second Boer War, taking place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal.
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Siege of Ladysmith | |||||||
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Part of Second Boer War | |||||||
The town hall at Ladysmith, showing shell damage to the tower | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom |
Transvaal Orange Free State | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
George Stuart White |
Petrus Jacobus Joubert Louis Botha Christiaan De Wet | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
12,500 | max 21,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
c. 850 killed and wounded 800 prisoners |
52+ killed Total casualties unknown |
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