Author: Watt, Steve.
Title: The Battle of Vaalkrans. 5-7 February 1900.
Description: Battle Book Series. Ravan Press 1999. 44pp illustrated softcover. A Fine copy, unmarked. ISBN: 9780869755174 With Ladysmith weakening daily, Buller made a third attempt to relieve the beleaguered town. Inspired by his optimism, the British soldiers made an unusual feint attack on the weakly held Boer position. Although achieving a partial success, Buller failed to capitalise on it and ultimately abandoned Vaalkrans. Author Steve Watt has been researching the Anglo-Boer War for 25 years which has resulted in the computerisation of all the deaths and graves of the Imperial forces engaged in the conflict.

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