Fought September 14, 1862, between the Federals, under General M’Clellan, and the Confederates, under General Lee. Lee’s object was to hold M’Clellan in check while Jackson captured Harper’s Ferry, and to this end he posted General D. Hill with 15,000 on South Mountain. Here Hill was attacked, and driven to the upper slopes, but being reinforced by a portion of Longstreet’s command, he maintained his position there, withdrawing on the morning of the 15th. Each side lost about 2,500 men, but Lee had gained his object, as the delay to M’Clellan ensured the capture of Harper’s Ferry. Southwark (Cade’s Rebellion). Fought July 5, 1450, between the rebels, under Cade, and the citizens of London, under Matthew Gough. The Londoners endeavoured to hold London Bridge, to prevent the plundering expeditions of Cade’s followers into the city, but were driven back, and the central drawbridge set on fire. The Londoners lost heavily, among the killed being Gough. Southwold Bay (Dutch Wars). Fought 1665, between the English fleet, under the Duke of York, and the Dutch fleet, under Admiral Opdam. The English were completely victorious, the Dutch losing 18 ships and 7,000 men. The English lost one ship only, and 700 men. Spanish Galleons. _See_ Vigo Bay. Sphacteria. _See_ Pylos. Spicheren (Franco-German War). Fought August 6, 1870, between the Germans, under Von Alvensleben, and a superior French force, under General Frossard. After an obstinate encounter, the French were driven from all their positions with heavy loss, and compelled to retreat on Metz. The Germans lost 223 officers and 4,648 men. The battle is remarkable for the storming of the Rote Berg by 1 company of the 39th Regiment and 4 companies of the 74th Regiment, under General von François, who was killed. These 5 companies maintained their position throughout the afternoon, in face of a vastly superior force. This action is also known as the Battle of Forbach. Spion Kop (Second Boer War).