Second Boer War - Battle of Elandslaagte

Time: Saturday Oct 21, 1899

Place: South Africa

Details: The Battle of Elandslaagte was a battle of the Second Boer War, and one of the few clear-cut tactical victories won by the British during the conflict. However, the British force retreated afterward, throwing away their advantage.

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