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River in South Africa
The Modder River is a river in South Africa. It is a tributary of the Riet River that forms part of the border between the Northern Cape and the Free State
Modder_River
1899 battle of the Second Boer War
of Modder River (Afrikaans: Slag van die Twee Riviere, lit. 'Battle of the Two Rivers', fought near the confluence of the Modder and Riet Rivers) was
Battle_of_Modder_River
1899 battle of the Second Boer War
already fought a series of battles with the Boers, most recently at Modder River, where the advance was temporarily halted. Lord Methuen failed to perform
Battle_of_Magersfontein
South African military officer during the Boer Wars (1847–1914)
After the Boers were forced back from the Modder River, the British spent some time repairing the Modder River bridge, while De la Rey had his men entrench
Koos_de_la_Rey
Place in Northern Cape, South Africa
Modder River (Afrikaans: Modderrivier; "modder" is Afrikaans for "mud") is an irrigation and stock farming town situated south of Kimberley near the confluence
Modder_River,_Northern_Cape
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
Anglo-Boer War. It was fought near Paardeberg Drift on the banks of the Modder River in the Orange Free State near Kimberley (now in Letsemeng Local Municipality
Battle_of_Paardeberg
Topics referred to by the same term
The Modder River is in South Africa, forming part of the border between the Northern Cape and the Free State provinces. Modder River may also refer to:
Modder_River_(disambiguation)
1899–1900 battle of the Second Boer War
relief of Kimberley under Lord Methuen was stopped at the battles of Modder River and Magersfontein. The 124-day siege was finally relieved on 15 February
Siege_of_Kimberley
South African Boer general (1836–1911)
Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899, where the British won a Pyrrhic victory over the Boers. Cronjé's novel tactics at the Modder River, where his
Piet_Cronjé
following major rivers: the Modder River, Riet River, Caledon River and Orange River, and covers the following Dams: Armenia Dam Leeu River Egmont Dam Witspruit
Upper Orange Water Management Area
Upper_Orange_Water_Management_Area
Military unit
Graspan 7th Division then took part in Lord Roberts' advance from. the Modder River towards the Orange Free State (OFS) capital at Bloemfontein, reaching
14th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
14th_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
Boer War general
the Boers, such as the Battle of Modder River (Afrikaans: Slag van die Twee Riviere, lit. 'Battle of the two rivers', 28 November 1899), and the Battle
Naas_Ferreira
1899–1902 war in South Africa
massed his main force near the Orange River and along the Western Railway behind Methuen's force at the Modder River and prepared to make a wide outflanking
Second_Boer_War
South African politician (1852–1918)
military conflicts, including the battle of Spion Kop and battle of Modder River on 30 October 1899. Burger was criticized for his lack of military prowess
Schalk_Willem_Burger
1899 engagement during the Second Boer War
battle, Lord Methuen had advanced past the Riet River and towards Spytfontein after the Battle of Modder River on 28 November. With his supply line extended
Battle_of_Enslin_Station
River in South Africa
name meaning 'muddy'. Its main tributary is the Modder River and after the confluence the Riet River flows westwards to meet the Vaal. The Riet flows
Riet_River
Fortifications in South Africa, 1899–1901
Blockhouse Kaalfontein/Zuurfontein Blockhouse Modder River Blockhouse Noupoort Blockhouse Orange River Station Pampoennek Blockhouse Prieska Blockhouse
British blockhouses of the Second Boer War
British_blockhouses_of_the_Second_Boer_War
Military unit
and earned the battalion its first battle honour, for service on the Modder River. When the Volunteers were subsumed into the new Territorial Force (TF)
Glasgow_Highlanders
British Army officer
African War, which saw action at the Battle of Belmont and the Battle of Modder River as part of the force sent to relieve the Siege of Kimberley. Pushing
Andrew_Wauchope
British Army general (1862-1939)
1900. He was present at several battles including Belmont and Graspan, Modder River, Magersfontein, Rhenoster and Lindley. He returned to the regular rank
Edward_Bulfin
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
took place on 15 February 1900. After the Battle of Paardeberg on the Modder River, the Boer commander, General Cronje, surrendered on 27 February. Christiaan
Battle_of_Poplar_Grove
Tabletop game company
(Anglo-Sikh war), Wilson's Creek (American Civil War), Little Big Horn, and Modder River (Boer War) Warlord Games's most popular game to date is the Second World
Warlord_Games
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
De Wet infiltrated a force of riflemen into the ravine created by the Modder River, setting the kill zone of the ambush. At first light on 31 March, Piet
Sanna's_Post
Infantry regiment of the British Army
instrumental at the Battle of Belmont, and were also present at Graspan, Modder River, Enslin Station, and Magersfontein. The unit suffered heavily during
Coldstream_Guards
British Army general
and was mentioned in despatches for his actions during the Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899. In January 1900 he was appointed deputy assistant-adjutant-general
Lord_Edward_Gleichen
1987 book by Eric Hobsbawm
World-systems theory A German intermediary is brought through the lines at Modder River... News Photo - Getty Images Retrieved 2019-05-22. E.Hobsbawm:The Age
The_Age_of_Empire:_1875–1914
Boer war general (1857–1950)
Battle of Kraaipan on 12 October 1899. Later he fought in the Battle of Modder River (Afrikaans: Slag van die Twee Riviere, 28 November 1899) and the Battle
Petrus_Johannes_Liebenberg
reached either via the airport road (31.5 km), or by national road via the Modder River (47.5 km). Misspelt "Maaghersfontein" in some British texts v t e v t
Magersfontein
Campbell Delportshoop Douglas Griquatown Hartswater Jan Kempdorp Kimberley Modder River Ulco Warrenton Windsorton Andriesvale Askham Augrabies Danielskuil Groblershoop
List of cities and towns in the Northern Cape
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_the_Northern_Cape
Part of the Second Boer War
under Piet Cronjé, in a bend of the Modder River near Kimberley, having advanced from south of the Modder River on the 11th. The Boers defended a series
Bloody_Sunday_(1900)
Battle during the Second Boer War on May 10, 1900
saw the British move west from Kimberley, following the course of the Modder River towards the capital. On 13 March, the operation concluded, and the British
Battle_of_Zand_River
Successive British defeats in the second Boer War
managed to wheel round to cross the Modder River by nightfall. There he rested from 1 to 7 December, using the river for refreshment. They fully expected
Black_Week
Battle during the Second Boer War on November 25, 1899
successfully infiltrated into the trenches, causing them to retreat to Modder River. After the battle, Lord Methuen's force continued advancing up the railway
Battle_of_Graspan
Infantry regiment of the British Army
where they took part in a number of battles including the Battle of Modder River and the Battle of Belmont, as well as a number of smaller actions. In
Grenadier_Guards
British military officer and aviation pioneer (1860–1937)
Boer War, and was present at the battles of Belmont (23 November 1899), Modder River (28 November 1899), and Magersfontein (11 Dec 1899). He was in the Relief
Baden_Baden-Powell
British Army general (1852–1925)
to French's brigade and regimental commanders. Rather than cross the Modder River directly (Kimberley lay around 25 miles north-east), they made an envelopment
John French, 1st Earl of Ypres
John_French,_1st_Earl_of_Ypres
River flowing in Delaware, United States
creeks and rivers are slow-moving and there is deep mud associated with marshy rivers. Dutch "modder" = mud, a false cognate to "mother." Modder Kill = Muddy
Murderkill_River
1899 Battle of Graspan (Slag by Graspan) 25 November 1899 Battle of Modder River (Slag van (die) Tweeriviere) 28 November 1899 Siege of Ladysmith (Beleg
List of battles in South Africa
List_of_battles_in_South_Africa
Military operation of the Second Boer War
saw the British move west from Kimberley, following the course of the Modder River towards the capital. On 13 March, the operation concluded, and the British
Advance_on_Pretoria
British Army general (1854–1945)
till nightfall". In March 1900 he was stationed at the British camp at Modder River, when he was reported to be with a small party of officers foraging at
Alfred_Codrington
Military unit
battalion transferred to South Africa, where it fought at the Battle of Modder River in November 1899. The battalion stayed in South Africa throughout the
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
King's_Own_Yorkshire_Light_Infantry
for "river" (often tautologically the English term "river" is added to the name). The Zulu / Xhosa word amanzi (water) also forms part of some river names
List of rivers of South Africa
List_of_rivers_of_South_Africa
Milnerton Western Cape Mkuze KwaZulu-Natal Mmabatho North West Province Modder River Northern Cape Modimolle Limpopo (previously Nylstroom) Mokopane Limpopo
List of populated places in South Africa
List_of_populated_places_in_South_Africa
Place in Free State, South Africa
the Orange Free State, with a focus on agriculture and grazing. The Modder River skirted the district, providing water resources essential for farming
Boshof
Place in Free State, South Africa
province of South Africa. Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the Modder River, 23 km (14 mi) from Bloemfontein. It is a popular resort town for Bloemfontein
Maselspoort
Infantry division of the British Army
moved to the "Modder River Camp" (also known as the "Modder Position"), south of Magersfontein and the conflux of the Riet and Modder Rivers, to join the
6th_(UK)_Division
Line infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 2006
Highland Brigade. The Argylls played leading roles in the Battle of Modder River, the Battle of Magersfontein, the Battle of Paardeberg, and in an action
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Argyll_and_Sutherland_Highlanders
British soldier (1853–1903)
six days later assumed command of the Highland Brigade stationed at Modder River, with the local rank of major general. While in South Africa he prepared
Hector_MacDonald
USA during the Boer War
Regiment of cavalry, comrpised mostly of American Volunteers, at the Battle of Modder River
United States of America in the Second Boer War
United_States_of_America_in_the_Second_Boer_War
Aspect of the British Army unit
November, when the Boers were engaged in the battles of Graspan and Modder River. Between the two battles, 628 casualties were suffered; Boer losses are
History of the British 1st Division (1809–1909)
History_of_the_British_1st_Division_(1809–1909)
Internment of civilians by the British in the 1899–1902 African conflict
Republic February 1901 – January 1903 1621 Modder River Cape Colony June 1901 – ? undisclosed Mooi River Natal Colony Never occupied N/A Norvalspont
Second Boer War concentration camps
Second_Boer_War_concentration_camps
joined the Boers out of his love for freedom. He was called "the hero of Modder River" because of his invaluable contribution to the Boer cause during that
John Costas (Greek revolutionary)
John_Costas_(Greek_revolutionary)
Province in South Africa
the Harts River and the Riet River, which has its own major tributary, the Modder River. Above the Orange-Vaal confluence, the Seekoei River drains part
Northern_Cape
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Fancourt White, enchanted by Outeniqualand, bought a portion of the farm Modder River in 1848. He sold a portion to Frances Cook, who named his farm Oaklands
George,_South_Africa
British mining magnate and politician (1853–1902)
cultivate the land. This region extended from the Modder River via the Vet River up to the Vaal River.[page needed] In 1874 and 1875, the diamond fields
Cecil_Rhodes
Australian military officer
Boer War with Chauvel's Mounted Infantry and fought in the Battle of Modder River. For his actions during the war, Sellheim became a Companion of the Order
Victor_Sellheim
Boer general (1854–1922)
at Magersfontein, south of Kimberley, while the British were at the Modder River. De Wet was to be Cronjé's second-in-command. The British advance commenced
Christiaan_de_Wet
Capital of the Northern Cape, South Africa
Museum (see Battle of Magersfontein), while blockhouses can be seen at Modder River. Memorials include: The Miners' Memorial, also known as the Diggers'
Kimberley,_South_Africa
American Volunteers at the Battle of Modder River
1899_in_the_United_States
Scotland international rugby union player
Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899. Of his part in the Battle of Modder River the regimental history records: "At the battle of Modder River, about
Gordon_Neilson
British Army cavalry regiment
War, the regiment took part in the Battle of Belmont and the Battle of Modder River in November 1899, as well as the Battle of Magersfontein in December
9th_Queen's_Royal_Lancers
Military unit
the following battles: Battle of Belmont, Battle of Graspan, Battle of Modder River, Battle of Magersfontein, Battle of Stormberg, Battle of Reddersberg
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Royal_Northumberland_Fusiliers
Dam in Free State
The Krugersdrift Dam in the Modder River is 35 km northwest of Bloemfontein, Free State Province of South Africa with a capacity of 73.2 million cubic
Krugersdrift_Dam
Place in Northern Cape, South Africa
40 kilometres (20 mi) south of Kimberley on the north bank of the Riet River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The town, with a population
Ritchie,_South_Africa
Revolutionary War Battle of Mobile Bay – 1864 – American Civil War Battle of Modder River – 1899 – Second Boer War Battle of Möerskirch – 1800 – French Revolutionary
List of battles (alphabetical)
List_of_battles_(alphabetical)
Infantry regiment of the British Army
Alma, Inkerman, Sevastopol, Tel-er-Kebir, Egypt 1882, Suakin 1885, Modder River, South Africa 1899–1902 First World War: Western Front: Retreat from
Scots_Guards
Dam in Free State, South Africa
Rustfontein Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1955 and serves mainly
Rustfontein_Dam
Light infantry regiment of the British Army
"Waterloo", "South Africa 1851-2-3", "Egypt 1882", "Tel-el-Kebir", "Modder River", "South Africa 1899-1902" Ten representative battle honours for each
Highland_Light_Infantry
South African lawyer and statesman (1857–1916)
buy his own farm. They bought the farm Suurfontein/Zuurfontein, on the Modder River, about 13 miles from Bloemfontein. It is on this farm that Steyn spent
Martinus_Theunis_Steyn
Second Boer War general
artillery bombardment of the unfinished bridge at Vandisiedrif over the Modder River, built to rescue Piet Cronjé's troops. After the flight of the failed
Andries Petrus Johannes Cronjé
Andries_Petrus_Johannes_Cronjé
British politician and soldier (1873–1916)
African War, and he was present at the battles of Belmont, Graspan, Modder River, Magersfontein, and Driefontein, as well as the occupation of Bloemfontein
Guy_Baring
Battle of the Alma The Battle of the Modder River 1899-12 McGonagall and Tommy Atkins 1975 Battle of Modder River The Battle of the Nile 1886-09 Last Poetic
List of William McGonagall poems
List_of_William_McGonagall_poems
Calendar year
November 28 The British Army sustains heavy losses in the Battle of Modder River, despite routing the Boers. The Philippine Republic capital at Bayambang
1899
British Army general
Commanding 1st Division. It was in this role he took part in the Battle of Modder River (November 1899) and the Battle of Magersfontein (10–11 December 1899)
Charles Douglas (British Army officer)
Charles_Douglas_(British_Army_officer)
Species of spider
province of South Africa. It is known only from the type locality at Modder River near Kimberley at an altitude of 1116 m above sea level. The species
Stasimopus_poweri
Military unit
for the actions of the Northamptonshire Regiment prior to 1914: Tirah, Modder River, South Africa 1899-1902 Awarded for the actions of the Militia Battalion;
Northamptonshire_Regiment
Topics referred to by the same term
Mill and House, Williams, Virginia Poplar Grove, battle location on the Modder River, South Africa, about ten miles upstream of Paardeberg. Poplar Grove,
Poplar_Grove
British Royal Navy officer (1875–1957)
Brigade during the Second Boer War, and was awarded clasps for Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein and Paardeburg. He was promoted to paymaster in 1900, and
Bertram Allen (Royal Navy officer)
Bertram_Allen_(Royal_Navy_officer)
Military unit
joined the Boers out of his love for freedom. He was called “the hero of Modder River” because of his invaluable contribution to the Boer cause during that
Boer_foreign_volunteers
Suburb of Cape Town, in Western Cape, South Africa
Point Rivers and wetlands Bokramspruit Buffels River Eerste River Kuils River Diep River Else River Hout Bay River Krom River Lourens River Modder River Salt
Rugby,_Cape_Town
Nature reserve in Free State, South Africa
Africa. It covers approximately 75 square kilometres (29 sq mi). The Modder River passes through it. It is currently closed to the public. Janecke, B.
Soetdoring_Nature_Reserve
them. The NSW Lancers were again called into action at the Battle of Modder River, where along with Lord Methuen's British column, they attempted to relieve
Australia in the Second Boer War
Australia_in_the_Second_Boer_War
British Army cavalry regiment
they departed Rensburg at 2 pm for perfect cavalry veldt around the Modder River, where they encamped. At 11 am on 7 February, the Household Cavalry Regiment
Royal_Horse_Guards
Blockhouse Kaalfontein/Zuurfontein Blockhouse Modder River Blockhouse Noupoort Blockhouse Orange River Station Pampoennek Blockhouse Prieska Blockhouse
List of castles and fortifications in South Africa
List_of_castles_and_fortifications_in_South_Africa
Parts of South Africa that are managed by the Water Boards
List of dams and reservoirs in South Africa List of drainage basins of South Africa List of rivers of South Africa Hydrology Water Management Area Maps
List of Water Management Areas
List_of_Water_Management_Areas
Mediterranean 1901, Mediterranean 1901–02, Meeanee, Miami, Minden, Modder River, Monte Video, Moodkee, Mooltan, Moro, Mysore Nagpore, Namur 1695, Natal
Battle honours of the British and Imperial Armies
Battle_honours_of_the_British_and_Imperial_Armies
British soldier and politician (1875–1930)
to 1901, where he was present at the engagements at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River, Magersfonstein, the relief of Kimberley, and the advance to Bloemfontein
Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 3rd Marquess of Dufferin and Ava
Frederick_Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood,_3rd_Marquess_of_Dufferin_and_Ava
British Army cavalry regiment
Central India, Charasiah, Kabul 1878, Kandahar 1880, Afghanistan 1878–80, Modder River, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, South Africa 1899–1902 Great War: Mons
9th/12th_Royal_Lancers
19th-century English politician
became a major-general in the 2nd Boer War fighting at the Battle of Modder River. "No. 24177". The London Gazette. 4 February 1875. p. 449. Hansard 1803–2005:
Charles_Robert_Colvile
British Army officer
February to May 1900, taking parts in the actions at Belmont, Enslin, and Modder River (November 1899), Magersfontein (December 1899), Paardeberg (February
Hugh_Sutton
English painter
Wollen, W.B., "Christmas at the Front: A reminiscence of Christmas at Modder River," Cassell's Magazine, Dec. 1900 – May 1901, pp. 112–115. Formerly Buffs
William_Barnes_Wollen
British Army officer
Kimberley, fighting at the battles of Belmont (23 November 1899), Enslin, Modder River (28 November 1899), and Magersfontein (11 December 1899). Under Sir John
Michael_Rimington
Military unit
Ladybrand during the war. The 2nd Battalion saw heavy fighting near the Modder River. As the war in South Africa dragged on, a number of regiments containing
Worcestershire_Regiment
Scottish soldier (1856–1900)
in despatches by Lord Roberts (31 March 1900), and for gallantry at Modder River. He was again wounded near Brandfort. He died aged 44 at the Battle of
David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie
David_Ogilvy,_11th_Earl_of_Airlie
Auxiliary unit of the British Army
between Modder River and Warrenton, and 3rd Bn provided garrisons for these, as well as men for an armoured train operating between Modder River and Mafeking
King's County Royal Rifle Militia
King's_County_Royal_Rifle_Militia
Herbert District) Upload Photo 9/2/038/0006 Anglo-Boer War Blockhouse, Modder River, Herbert District Blockhouse is of stone construction. Originally it
List of heritage sites in Northern Cape
List_of_heritage_sites_in_Northern_Cape
River in New York, United States
is an English interpretation of Modder Kill, as it was called by early Dutch settlers in the region. In Dutch, Modder means "mud" or "slime", so the meaning
Muddy_Kill
Place in Free State, South Africa
Kimberley and Mafeking. The wounded from the battles of Belmont/Graspan, Modder River, Magersfontein and Paardeberg were nursed in the town. The local hotel
Jacobsdal
British mountain climber (1874–1948)
of the battalion involved in the first organised "drive" towards the Modder River that attempted to trap the Boers. The detachment spent three nights camped
Edward_Lisle_Strutt
National road in South Africa
From Kimberley, the N8 goes eastwards for 150 kilometres, crossing the Modder River, through Petrusburg (where it meets the northern terminus of the R48)
N8_(South_Africa)
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