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Battle of Rhenosterkop | |||||||
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Part of Second Boer War | |||||||
Sketch by Lt. Arthur Bailey of the battle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | South African Republic | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Arthur Paget | Ben Viljoen | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000 | 500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
106 wounded, 15 dead | 24 wounded, 2 dead |
The Battle of Rhenosterkop (also known as the Battle of Renosterkop) took place on November 29, 1900, during the Second Boer War. The British, led by Arthur Paget, launched an assault on Viljoen's position at Renosterkop, which consisted of three primary attacks. All assaults failed, with the Boers repelling the assault, however retreating at night due to a lack of supplies.