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Battle of Modder River
The Battle of Modder River (known in Afrikaans as "Slag van die Twee Riviere", which translates as "Battle of the two rivers") was an engagement in the Boer War, fought at Muddy River, on 28 November 1899. A British column under Lord Methuen, that was attempting to relieve the besieged town of Kimberley, forced Boers under General Piet Cronjé to retreat to Magersfontein, but suffered heavy casualties themselves.
Background.
When the war broke out, one of the
Modder River (disambiguation)
The Modder River is a river in South Africa that forms part of the border between the Northern Cape and the Free State provinces.
Modder River may also refer to:
- Modder River, Northern Cape - A small town in the Northern Cape.
- Battle of Modder River - A battle of the Second Boer War.
See also.
- Modder