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Charles James Long Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles James Long through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Charles James Long, historical timeline

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1899

15 December 1899

Battle of Colenso

Colonel · Royal Field Artillery Commander · Colenso · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Long places his field batteries dangerously close to the Boer line, where intense fire forces the crews away from their guns.

Role range: 1899-1902

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