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On 17 February 1900, during the Boer War (1899–1902), retreating Boer forces led by Piet Cronje from the South African Republic were surprised at a crossing of the Modder River by Lieutenant-General French's cavalry brigade, which had arrived from Kimberley.
The Boers chose to take up a defensive position on the north bank of the river. They successfully resisted a frontal attack on 18 February but lack of supplies and a continuing bombardment forced their surrender a few days later.
Paardeberg was the first significant British victory of the war, with over 4,000 Boer prisoners taken.
The Boers chose to take up a defensive position on the north bank of the river. They successfully resisted a frontal attack on 18 February but lack of supplies and a continuing bombardment forced their surrender a few days later.
Paardeberg was the first significant British victory of the war, with over 4,000 Boer prisoners taken.
National Army Museum
London
Title
The Attack on Cronje’s Force at Vedute Drift near Paardeberg, 1900
Date
1900
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 74.5 x W 125 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1967-05-67
Acquisition method
purchased from the Parker Gallery, 1967
Work type
Painting
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