Battle of Laing's Nek
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The Battle of Laing's Nek was a major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881.
Elizabeth Thompson's Floreat Etona!
Battle of Majuba Hill
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The Battle of Majuba Hill on 27 February 1881 was the final and decisive battle of the First Boer War that was a resounding victory for the Boers. The British Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley o
Battle of Laing's Nek
…and Colonel Deane being killed. While this was happening, a small party of Boers actually advanced from their positions on the lower slopes of nearby Majuba Hill and engaged the Naval Brigade near the British camp at Mount Prospect. Return rifle fire from the British kept the Boers back. By 11:10, two companies…
An illustration of the battle, showcasing the British Army in action against the Boers.
Sir George Pomeroy Colley at the Battle of Majuba Hill.
Majuba Hill seen from Laing's Nek; buildings on the right include the museum.