CHAPTER VIII

.--LORD METHUEN'S ADVANCE. Nov. 10-23, 1899.

Lord Methuen takes charge of the Western Campaign--Reconnaissance towards Belmont--Heavy loss of officers--Lord Methuen reinforced--Advance to Fincham's Farm--British victory at Belmont--Chaplain Hill's bravery--Contraventions of usages of war--Boers retreat--Frontal attack criticized--Lord Methuen congratulates the troops 130-144

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