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The forgotten Defeat!
Posted by Geoff on Aug 18, 2009 in British war battles
We are looking at setting up a tour to explore the battle of the Berea where in 1852 Lietenant-General Sir George Cathcart and his British column of about 2500 were defeated by King Moshoeshoe’s Basotho army. This article will describe in more detail the events that led up to this defeat which have remained largely forgotten…..although the General went on to become a British hero and legend! Read more…