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Second Battle of Colenso

December 15, 1899 · Second Battle of Colenso

Part of Second Boer War

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Buller's first attempt to cross the Tugela to Ladysmith was beaten by Louis Botha.

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Boer republics

Orange Free State
South African Republic
Louis Botha military commander

United Kingdom

United Kingdom
Redvers Buller military commander