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William Forbes Gatacre Biography and Timeline

Follow William Forbes Gatacre through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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William Forbes Gatacre, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1899–1899Years on this page

1899

10 December 1899

Battle of Stormberg

General · Stormberg · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Gatacres forces are weakened after a Boer ambush

Role range: 1899-1902

10 December 1899

Battle of Stormberg

General · Stormberg · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Suffers severe losses against the Boers in an ambush 70 miles from Queenstown

Role range: 1899-1902

10 December 1899

Battle of Stormberg

General · British Commander · Stormberg · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Suffers defeat during Black Week.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1899-1900

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