1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War
Anglo Boer War: The Battle of Vaal Krantz
The Battle of Vaal Krantz marked General Redvers Buller’s third failed attempt to break through Boer positions along the Tugela River and relieve Ladysmith. Confined terrain, heavy Boer resistance under Ben Viljoen, and the inability to deploy British artillery effectively forced Buller to abandon the operation after three days of fighting.