Battle of Ladysmith

When

30 Oct 1899

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

28.50° S, 29.79° E

Description

1899 early engagement of the Second Boer War

1899 battle of the Second Boer War

The Battle of Ladysmith, also known as the Battle of Lombard's Kop, was one of the early engagements of the Second Boer War. A large British force which had concentrated at the garrison town of Ladysmith launched a sortie on 30 October 1899, against Boer armies which were slowly surrounding the town. The result was a disaster for the British.

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