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Ladysmith

CHAPTER VI
13/18

I believe the Dublins were there too.

Behind them the enemy kept up the incessant crackle of their rifles.
They came back slowly, tired and disheartened and sick with useless losses, but entirely refusing to hurry or crowd.

With bullet and shell the enemy followed them hard.

Our batteries did what they could to protect them, and Colonel Coxhead, in command of the guns, received the General's praise afterwards.

The Natal Volunteers and Gordons, and at least part of the Manchesters were there to cover the retreat, but nothing could restore the position again.


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