Magersfontein, Battle of.

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ZA SMM001 #_#_C224_#
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Archivist's notes: 

-- Numerous photographs of Boer trenches.
-- Photographs of the Monument at Magersfontein.
-- Programme of the unveiling of the Magersfontein Monument, 10.10.1969.
-- Map of Magersfontein.
-- Note re VC's awarded at Magersfontein.
-- Article from SA Digest, Oct. 1969 re Western Front Remembered.
-- Article from RDM, 12.3.1970 re Col. BJ Lang who fought at Magersfontein and Modder River.
-- Report on battles of Modder River and Magersfontein.
-- Letter written by HL du Toit to his wife, 13.12.1899.
-- Article by GR Duxbury re Magersfontein - Was it all necessary?
-- Precis by GR Duxbury re The Battle of Magersfontein, 11.12.1899.
-- Notes by CE More on pictures of the unveiling of the Burgher Monument at Magersfontein.
-- Information on Scandinavian participation.
-- Table giving strength of British regiments taking part with details of numbers killed, wounded and taken prisoner.
-- Copy of letter written by Comdt. Willie du Plessis describing the battle.
-- Articles from Radio and TV Times, 27.4.1976.
-- Brochure - Magersfontein Monuments.
-- Correspondence.
-- Brochure issued by McGregor Museum, includes orders of battle, casualty figures.
-- Pamphlet in Finnish with information.
-- Magersfontein bombarded, by Maj. EG Nicholes.
-- Map of British Intelligence situation, 11.12.1899.
-- Article from The Motorist, Jun. 1984 re Wauchope's burial, by O Coetzer.
-- Herdenkingsprogram - onthulling van Magersfonteinmonument, 10.10.1969.
-- Correspondence.

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Manuscript