. "Boer victory" . . . "12,500" . "The Battle of Ladysmith was one of the early engagements of the Second Boer War. A large British force which had concentrated at the garrison town of Ladysmith launched a sortie on 30 October 1899, against Boer armies which were slowly surrounding the town. The result was a disaster for the British. The main body was driven back into the town, and an isolated detachment of 800 men was forced to surrender to Commandant De Wet."@en . "max 21,000 men" . . "Battle of Ladysmith"@en . "800 Prisoners" . . "1899-10-30Z"^^ . . "c. 400 Killed and Wounded" . .