On Commando

by Dietlof Van Warmelo, 1902

Foreword

i. At the boundary - entrance into Natal - Dundee - Ladysmith
ii. Siege of Ladysmith - battle of the Rooirandjes—blowing up of the cannon
iii. The eight-day battle of the Tugela - talk of intervention - relief of Ladysmith
iv. Dewetsdrift - return to, and flight from, Pretoria
v. Trek from Middelburg to Rustenburg - battle of Selikatsnek
vi. Guerilla life on the Magalies Mountains - narrow escape of President Steyn and General de Wet
vii. With President Steyn to President Kruger
viii. With President Steyn in the Boschveld - lost
ix. Practical hints - adventure on the Sabie - north of Lydenburg
x. From Roossenekal to Pietersburg - with General Beyers to the Magalies Mountains
xi. Battle of Nooitgedacht
xii. Paardekraal Day - battle in the moat - attack on Kaalfontein Station
xiii. Commando sufferings
xiv. Battle of Boesmanskop - flight of women
xv. Battle of Chrissiesmeer - reunion with General Beyers
xvi. Camped near Tafelkop
Conclusion: battle of Stompies - in the hands of the enemy