One side in this war besieged the garrison of (*) Ladysmith.
The first major battle in this war was the Battle of Talana Hill, and one side in this war achieved a pyrrhic victory at the Battle of Modder River under the command of Lord Methuen. One side in this war besieged the garrison of (*) Ladysmith. Another siege in this battle was lifted thanks to the actions of Robert Baden-Powell and took place at Mafeking. Precipitating factors in this war included the Jameson Raid and ultimatums sent by Joseph Chamberlain and Paul Kruger. For 10 points, name this turn-of-the-century war which took place in South Africa.
The first major battle in this war was the Battle of Talana Hill, and one side in this war achieved a pyrrhic victory at the Battle of Modder River under the command of Lord Methuen.
{Second} Anglo-{Boer} War