The finest military display on the British side had been the magnificent marching of Kelly-Kenny's 6th Division, who had gone for ten hours with hardly a halt.

One 9-pound Krupp gun was the only trophy.

On the other hand, Roberts had turned them out of their strong position, had gained twelve or fifteen miles on he road to Bloemfontein, and for the first time shown how helpless a Boer army was in country which gave our numbers a chance.

From now onwards it was only in surprise and ambuscade that they could hope for a success.

We had learned and they had learned that they could not stand in the open field.
The action of Poplars Grove was fought on March 7th.