Battle of Modder River

November 28, 1899 · Modder River

Result British victory

A British army under Lord Methuen attacked Boer positions on the Modder River during the Second Boer War. Both sides lost heavily, and the Boers withdrew overnight to Magersfontein.

United Kingdom and allies

South African Republic and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 10,200
Casualties
c. 500
Killed
c. 70
Wounded
c. 430
Guns
c. 24
Strength
2,200–3,500c. 6,000
Casualties
75
Guns
4c. 8