Historical Events tagged with "imperial warfare"
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Military & Warfare
British Defeat at the Battle of Colenso
December 15th, 1899 125 years ago
The Battle of Colenso saw British forces suffer a significant defeat against the Boers in Natal, South Africa. Commanded by General Sir Redvers Buller, the British aimed to cross the Tugela River but were met with fierce Boer resistance, leading to heavy casualties and a retreat. This battle marked the culmination of a series of confrontations known as Black Week, which severely impacted British military morale and strategy.
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