wunder · LibraryCHAPTER IX.. Approximate Strength of Troops Engaged.
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Warrant Horses Guns Arms. Officers N.C.O.s (Riding and and men. Draught). Field. Machine.
Cavalry (includes Imperial Light Horse and 17 1,297 1,319 -- 3 Natal Carbineers)
Royal Artillery (includes Natal Field Artillery) 20 532 481 18 -- Infantry 47 1,583 322 -- 3
Total 84 3,412 2,122 18 6
SUMMARY OF BRITISH CASUALTIES
Ranks. Killed. Wounded. Missing Total (Prisoners). Casualties.
Officers 4 31 -- 35 N.C.O.s and men 46 182 -- 228
Total 263
APPROXIMATE BOER LOSSES:--Killed, 67; wounded, 108; prisoners, 188 = 363.
AMMUNITION EXPENDED.
Description of Weapons 15-pr. Field 2·5-in. Natal ·303 L.M. Pistol. Guns. F.A. rifles.
Number of rounds 423 74 61,212 241
LOMBARDS KOP, 30th OCTOBER, 1899.
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