 Complete the following phrase:  Methuen followed the railway in the direction of Kimberley, and encountered large Boer forces at Belmont, where 1st Division obtained a victory of sorts on 23 November, though with heavy casualties. They followed up and attacked again at Graspan 25 November and at Modder River 28 November, again forcing the Boers from their positions but without landing a decisive punch. After receiving reinforcements, Methuen attacked at Magersfontein 11 December 1899. Despite the heavy artillery preparation and night approach, the attack failed. Together with failed attacks on the other fronts at Stormberg and 