Second Boer War - Siege lasting
Time: Tuesday Feb 27, 1900
Place: Ladysmith, South Africa
Details: After a siege lasting 118 days, the Relief of Ladysmith was effected, the day after Cronjé surrendered, but at a total cost of 7,000 British casualties. Buller's troops marched into Ladysmith on 28 February.
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