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Second Boer War - Boers attacked the rear guard of Methuen's moving column at Tweebosch

Time: Friday Mar 7, 1902

Place: South Africa

Details: On the morning of 7 March 1902, the Boers attacked the rear guard of Methuen's moving column at Tweebosch. Confusion reigned in British ranks and Methuen was wounded and captured by the Boers.

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