Attack on the British encampment at Tweefontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901 (1902). Artist: Unknown # 1153571

Attack on the British encampment at Tweefontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901 (1902). Artist: Unknown

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Attack on the British encampment at Tweefontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901(1902). Boer forces under General de Wet surprised an encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein on 25 December 1901. 368 British were killed, wounded or taken prisoner and their guns, munitions and provisions were seized by the Boers. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 19 January 1902.