Word: magersfontein
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...English poured into the country and the Boers attacked before all the troops has arrived. When the English retreated, after the battle of Dundee, Broekhuizen went into their camp and secured their secret papers. Among them were plans of fortresses and descriptions of Boer arms and equipment. At Magersfontein, after repulsing the English in seven hours fighting, the Boers attended to the wounded Englishmen and the prisoners before looking after their own wants. After wiping out the famous Black Watch, Cronje was surrounded by Lord Roberts's troops, and after ten days surrendered. The speaker closed with a strong appeal...
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