"British units in South Africa 1898-1899" Topic
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 Old Contemptible  | 05 Apr 2024 1:33 a.m. PST |
I have been trying to find out what British units were already in South Africa just before the outbreak of hostilities in 1899. Before any reinforcements arrived. Most sources agree it was 10K to 14K troops but I want to know what foot and horse units were already present. You would think this would be easy to find out but I have had no luck. |
| korsun0 | 05 Apr 2024 7:39 a.m. PST |
This site (British battles) usually has a list of units present at each battle. britishbattles.com May be possible to check out some of the early battles and get an idea? |
| Royston Papworth | 05 Apr 2024 10:06 a.m. PST |
Be careful. I am not sure how correct their oobs are. I know that the Afghan War retreat from Kabul isn't correct, don't know about the others. |
| marco56 | 05 Apr 2024 10:26 a.m. PST |
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 enfant perdus | 05 Apr 2024 11:31 a.m. PST |
Relevant info from the Naziger collection: Strength of the South African garrison and reinforcements before the declaration of war, 1 August 1899-13 October 1899 link |
| Old Contemptible | 05 Apr 2024 3:00 p.m. PST |
enfant perdus, That is exactly what I needed. Forgot all about the Naziger collection. Thanks to everyone. |
| marco56 | 06 Apr 2024 10:54 a.m. PST |
Yes I forgot about Nafziger also.
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