Siege of Ladysmith Ends After 19 Day Beyond 7500 Death Toll
The Ladysmith siege stretched 19 days with England losing about 7500 men before relief forces entered. The town faced dire privations, and General Dundonald wept on relief as columns linked with British valor and Dutch sacrifice. News details battles, sorties, and failed relief rumors across Natal.
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White
Natal
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Reitfontein
Reitfontein Before His Column Joined That of General White
Jub Gaut Gen Joubert Outwitted Buller In War News
General Joubert outwitted Buller at Tugela operations as the war office reported. British losses mounted from December to February with 20,000 troops repulsed at Tugela and Ladysmith relief battles shaping the campaign. News traced from Wagon Hill to Colenso and Spion Kop through February, ending with Buller’s relief advance.
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British War Office
Buller Regains Laurels After Ladysmith Relief
General Sir Redvers Buller finally reaches his long sought goal by lifting the siege of Ladysmith after 125 days. Once London hailed him as England's idol yet doubted him after Tugela battles, now he is celebrated as a decisive commander whose grit and lineage are noted and his Downes estate praised.
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London erupts in joy at Ladysmith relief and royal cheers
News of the Ladysmith relief triggers nationwide jubilation. Crowds flood streets around the Mansion House and across the UK, with flags flying, bells ringing, and public holiday takings suspended. Blessings pour to Generals Buller White and Roberts as the Queen Prince and Lord Mayor congratulate the heroes.
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Glasgow
Liverpool
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Kruger
Steyn
President Kruger
General Cronje
Ladysmith Relieved Sparks Cape Town Celebration
Cape Town roared with joy as official word arrived that Ladysmith had been relieved last night. Crowds filled streets and Government House, flags and bunting waved, Parliament House was stormed in protest as a man climbed the flagstaff to hoist the Union Jack.
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Parliament House
Rejoicing in India over Cronje capture and Roberts relief
In Calcutta on March 1 reports of widespread joy across India celebrate the capture of General Cronje and the relief of Lady Smith. The Lord Roberts statue is adorned with flowers and messages of congratulations arrive, including a note from the Cawnpore Chamber of Commerce.
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Calcutta
India
Joubert the Fighter and Strategist in Ladysmith Siege
Ladysmith has dominated attention for months as General Joubert and his Boers organize a strong defense on the Tugela line. The veteran commander, famed for Majuba and Laings Nek, challenges British forces while urging restraint on reprisals and negotiating with Paul Kruger allies.
Sympathy Telegram Signatures Grow for General Cronje
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts collects support for a telegram of sympathy to General Cronje, the captured Boer commander, with signatures reaching one hundred.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Cronje
Swinburne Poem Turn of the Tide Reported by Times
London March 1 The Times prints Swinburne's sonnet The Turning of the Tide Feb 27 1900. It reflects nineteen dark years of struggle, describes England enduring misfortune and dishonor, and contrasts vigilante hope with a turning day that rekindles trust in freedom as a ruthless and truthless foe is laid low.
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the Times
Swinburne
England
Yingland
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