Estcourt.—Important trading town in Natal, situated near the junction of the Bushman’s and the Little Bushman’s River. It is the seat of Magistracy for Weenen County. Population 300. It possesses two hotels, a church, and a library. The climate is considered one of the finest in Natal.
Facings.—Regiments are distinguished by the colour of their facings, otherwise by the colour of the cuffs and collar of their regimentals.
Feint.—A mock attack to deceive the enemy as to the real direction of the assault.
Field-Cornet.—A Boer sub-magistrate of a district.
Field-Marshal.—Highest military rank a General can obtain.
Field Officer.—One below the rank of general and above that of captain. Majors, lieut.-colonels, or colonels of brevet or regimental rank, are field officers.
Flag of Truce.—Flag—generally a white handkerchief attached to a staff and carried by an officer sent to communicate with the enemy.
Flank Attack.—One of the modes of attack whereby the side or flank of an army is attacked.
Flank Movement.—A change of march in course of a battle, with a view to turning either one or both wings of the enemy.
General.—The name designates his command as having the general or highest orders to give in battle. There are three grades: General, Lieut.-General, and Major-General. Brigadier-General is the title given to an officer while in command of a brigade.