 Complete the following phrase:  Following the Battle of Paardeberg 1827 February, the relief of Kimberley and Ladysmith and the fall of Bloemfontein, General Frederick Roberts reorganised his force to pursue the defeated Boers. At the same time Lieutet general Paul Methuen was tasked with clearing the country along the Vaal River on the Boers flank and to drive towards Mafeking, which was 