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CHAPTER XV.. Approximate Strength of Troops Engaged.

History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 V. 1 (of 4) · Great Britain. War Office — chapter 43 of 50 · ~119 words · public domain

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APPROXIMATE STRENGTH OF TROOPS ENGAGED.

Arms. Officers. Warrant, Horses Guns N.C.O.s (Riding and and men. Draught). Naval Field Machine. 12-pr. 15-pr.

The Naval Brigade 16 238 10 4 -- -- 1st Division Staff 12 55 46 -- -- -- Mounted troops 47 866 895 -- -- 3 Royal Artillery 23 656 704 -- 16 -- Royal Engineers 13 333 71 -- -- -- Infantry 211 7,500 379 -- -- 8 Armed Service Corps and Royal Army 20 418 312 -- -- -- Medical Corps

Total 342 10,066 2,417 4 16 11

SUMMARY OF BRITISH CASUALTIES, 28th NOVEMBER, 1899.

Ranks. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Total.

Officers 4 19 -- 23 Other ranks 67 370 18 455

478

STORMBERG, 10th DECEMBER, 1899.

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