Battle of Belmont (1899)

November 23, 1899 · Orange Free State

Result British victory

British troops under Lord Methuen drove the Boers from hills at Belmont during the advance to relieve Kimberley in the Second Boer War.

United Kingdom and allies

South African Republic and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 8,700
Casualties
c. 330
Killed
c. 60
Wounded
c. 270
Guns
c. 22
Strength
2,000c. 1,500
Casualties
c. 90
Killed
83c. 20
Wounded
20c. 70
Captured
30
Guns
c. 1