'''The Siege of Ladysmith''' (October 30, 1899 to February 20 1900) was a central part of the second [[Boer War]].
'''The Siege of Ladysmith''' (October 30, 1899 to February 20 1900) was a central part of the second [[Boer War]].
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The Boers attempted a lengthy siege of the town of Ladysmith located in the southern portion of the South African Orange Free State, which was held by the British.
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The Boers attempted a lengthy siege of the town of Ladysmith located in the southern portion of the [[South Africa]]n Orange Free State, which was held by the British.
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The British successfully defended the city despite overwhelming odds and a severe outbreak of [[Cholera]].
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The British successfully defended the city despite overwhelming odds and a severe outbreak of [[cholera]].