Tag: December 1899
Bloodshed in South Africa: Buller’s Brigade Slaughtered
December 22, 1899, marked another dark day in the ongoing conflict in South Africa. The latest casualty reports from General Sir Redvers Buller’s forces paint a grim picture. According to his official list, a staggering 146 British soldiers were cut down in the Tugela River battle, with a further 756 wounded. The numbers are a…
Blood and Bullets in the Nation’s Capital
December 20, 1899, Washington, D.C. – The streets of the nation’s capital run red with the blood of the innocent, as the District Jail holds 14 accused prisoners, each with a tale of murder and mayhem. Of the 14, three are women, a stark reminder that violence knows no sex. The crimes that have filled…
