Battle of Vaalkrans

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British naval guns at Vaalkrans Map of Battle of Vaal Krantz by the Boer General BJ Viljoen 5 February 1900 Having withdrawn from Spioenkop, the British were taken back under the direct command of Sir Redvers Buller and another attack was undertaken to clear the Brakfontein ridge and open the way to Ladysmith. The key position of Vaalkrans Hill was taken…

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