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BATTLE OF STORMBERG Gatacre, misled by guides, runs into trouble when he attacks the Boer position and suffers heavy losses
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1899 Attacks Boer Guides Heavy Losses Position Runs Suffers Trouble December
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December 1899: The Battle of Stormberg - A Costly Miscalculation for British Forces This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Battle of Stormberg, a significant engagement during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The battle took place on December 10, 1899, as part of a series of ten major events that marked the early stages of the conflict. At the helm of the British forces was General Sir Frederick French, who had recently taken command after the disastrous defeat at Magersfontein. French, under the advice of his subordinate, General Gatacre, planned to outflank the Boer positions at Stormberg. However, Gatacre was misled by local guides, leading him to believe that the Boer defenses were weaker than they actually were. As a result, Gatacre's forces, including the 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers and the 1st Royal Scots, marched into a well-prepared ambush. The Boers, under the command of General Piet Cronje, had taken advantage of the rugged terrain to set up a formidable defensive position. The British forces suffered heavy losses, with over 1,000 casualties, including 200 fatalities. The Battle of Stormberg was a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the British in the Boer War. The terrain, the Boers' superior knowledge of the land, and the misinformation provided by guides all contributed to the costly defeat. The event underscored the importance of accurate intelligence and the need for a better understanding of the local conditions in the conduct of military operations. This photograph, taken shortly after the battle, shows the aftermath of the engagement, with the devastated landscape bearing witness to the heavy toll inflicted on both sides. The Battle of Stormberg remains an important chapter in the history of the Second Boer War, a conflict that lasted from 1899 to 1902 and fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of South Africa.
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