Battle of Rietfontein (1899 AD)

Battle of Rietfontein took place in 1899 AD during the Second Boer War.

Battle facts

Year: 1899 AD
Date: 1899-10-24
Era: Modern
Conflict: the Second Boer War
Commanders (A): Joseph Chamberlain, Lord Roberts, Redvers Buller, George White, William Penn Symons
Commanders (B): Paul Kruger, Piet Joubert, Louis Botha, Johannes Kock, Lucas Meyer
Casualties: approx. 9,509 total 2,276 killed 4,215 wounded 1,901 captured 1,117 missing1,351 total 530 killed 620 wounded 91 captured 110 missing
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: -28.474°, 29.822°