The Bergendal Battle August 1900 and The History of 'Oak Alley' Farm Frischgewaagd - W.A Pott

Ringbound A4 Publication compiled by W.A. Pott.71 pages plus Map.

Bottom 2 rings of binder missing and a few marks here and there but otherwise good. Please feel free to ask questions.

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Index

Introduction

Some Important dates

Boer War dates

Battle of Berg-en-dal

A brief Overview

The first 3 days of the battle Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd August 1900. Covering the farms Van Wyks Vlei, Frieschgwaagd, Geluk and the Liverpool's decimation on the farm Leeukloof.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th August - static action, the earthquake and Lord Roberts arrival at Belfast.

Monday 27th at Beg-en-dal

          - Roland William Schikkerling account from ' Commando Courageous'

          - The Rifle Brigade's account from his book "The Great Anglo Boer War'

          - Franco Seiner and Others, Berg-en-dal experiences

          - Mr. Stuart's visit to the Berg-en-dal Koppie and his tribute to "Brave Men"

Odds and Ends

          - The Artillery

          - Horses

          - A Ghost Story?

          - Pen Sketches of some participants

          - The Manhattan Single Tax Club's Resolution

          - The cost of the war

          - Boer Army at start and end

         - Smith Doriens letter to Prinsloo

The Monument

Frischgewaagd & "Oak Alley Farm" - a brief history of the farm

Sources.