Cronje Surrenders: Boer Defeat at Paardeberg
Boer General Piet Cronje surrendered unconditionally with 4,000 men at the Battle of Paardeberg, the first major British victory after a string of demoralizing defeats in the Second Boer War. The capture shattered Boer morale and opened the road to Bloemfontein, giving the British the momentum that would eventually lead to the occupation of both Boer capitals.
February 27, 1900
126 years ago
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