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Battle of Majuba Hill

1881 • Natal Feldschlacht
The Transvaal War, The Battle of Majuba Hill

The Transvaal War, The Battle of Majuba Hill

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The British defensive line at the Battle of Majuba Hill.

The British defensive line at the Battle of Majuba Hill.

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Bullet wound General Collections Keywords: Radiology; Roentgen

Bullet wound General Collections Keywords: Radiology; Roentgen

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Foto van oorlog

Foto van oorlog

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George Pomeroy Colley brit főparancsnok a Majuba-hegyi csatában, az első búr háborúban, röviddel halála előtt.

George Pomeroy Colley brit főparancsnok a Majuba-hegyi csatában, az első búr háborúban, röviddel halála előtt.

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Majuba Hill seen from Laing's Nek, Natal, South Africa

Majuba Hill seen from Laing's Nek, Natal, South Africa

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Climbing Majuba Hill. Seen from the North, Natal, South Africa

Climbing Majuba Hill. Seen from the North, Natal, South Africa

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The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. Includes attached article.

The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. Includes attached article.

Author: Melton Prior (1845-1910).License:PD
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The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. Includes attached article.

The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. Includes attached article.

Author: Melton Prior (1845-1910).License:PD
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The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. See File:Melton Prior - Illustrated London News - The Transvaal War - General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed original.jpg for attached article.

The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. See File:Melton Prior - Illustrated London News - The Transvaal War - General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed original.jpg for attached article.

Author: Melton Prior (1845-1910).License:PD
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The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. See File:Melton Prior - Illustrated London News - The Transvaal War - General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed original.jpg for attached article.

The Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed. See File:Melton Prior - Illustrated London News - The Transvaal War - General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain Just Before He Was Killed original.jpg for attached article.

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Title: The Transvaal war: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain just before he was killed / W.J.P. sc. Abstract/medium: 1 print : wood engraving.

Title: The Transvaal war: General Sir George Colley at the Battle of Majuba Mountain just before he was killed / W.J.P. sc. Abstract/medium: 1 print : wood engraving.

Author: Prior, Melton, 1845-1910, artistLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Decisive Boer victory in the 1st war; proved their superior marksmanship.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Boer victory.

Boer Republics

  • Commander: Piet Joubert
  • Strength: ca. 450
  • Casualties: ca. 5

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: George Colley †
  • Strength: ca. 650
  • Casualties: ca. 280

Strategic Context

British attempt to end the independence of the Boer republics.

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