20/55 French's horse artillery also opened from the north bank. As usual in frontal attacks upon a well-entrenched resolute enemy, the loss of the assailants greatly exceeded the results obtained. By an eye-witness the action was likened to Methuens at the Modder.[38] The fire of the batteries, however, was extremely destructive to the Boer laager, causing several explosions, and great distress to the enemy could not but ensue from this injury to their only base. iii). In the absence of official reports other than telegraphic summaries, the author has based his account chiefly on this authority.] The frontal attack was supplemented later by efforts directed upon the flanks. |