CHAPTER XIV

.--VAAL KRANTZ. Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 1900.

Substantial reinforcements--Guns taken to summit of Zwart Kop--Plan of attack on Vaal Krantz--Lie of the land--Another crossing of the Tugela--Demonstration towards Brakfontein--Bombardment of Vaal Krantz--Infantry storm the height--Difficulty of holding the position--Disappearing guns--Renewed attacks--Council of war--Evacuation of the ridge--Losses--Disappointment in Britain 308-319

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