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Battle of Spion Kop

1900 Natal Feldschlacht

Fallen British troops in the trench on Spioenkop.

Fallen British troops in the trench on Spioenkop.

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Boers at Spion Kop, 1900 - Project Gutenberg eText 16462

Boers at Spion Kop, 1900 - Project Gutenberg eText 16462

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Sketch map showing the situation of the Battle of Spion Kop, 23-24 January 1900

Sketch map showing the situation of the Battle of Spion Kop, 23-24 January 1900

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Boer Commando at Spionkop Boer War.

Boer Commando at Spionkop Boer War.

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Sketch map show British and Boer positions at the Battle of Vaal Krantz, Natal, 5-7 February 1900. Besides Vaal Krantz also are indicated from west to east Spionkop, Spearman's Hill [?], Brakfontein, Mount Alice, Potgieters drift, Swartz Kop, Mungers drift, and Doornkloof along the Tugela River.

Sketch map show British and Boer positions at the Battle of Vaal Krantz, Natal, 5-7 February 1900. Besides Vaal Krantz also are indicated from west to east Spionkop, Spearman's Hill [?], Brakfontein, Mount Alice, Potgieters drift, Swartz Kop, Mungers drift, and Doornkloof along the Tugela River.

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Map of Battle of Spioen Kop by the Boer General BJ Viljoen

Map of Battle of Spioen Kop by the Boer General BJ Viljoen

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Boer War Photograph Taken by B W Caney

Boer War Photograph Taken by B W Caney

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Artwork by Henry Marriott Paget (31 December 1856-27 March 1936) from the Wellcome Collection at https://wellcomecollection.org/works?query=%22Paget%2C%20H.%20M.%201857-1936.%22

Artwork by Henry Marriott Paget (31 December 1856-27 March 1936) from the Wellcome Collection at https://wellcomecollection.org/works?query=%22Paget%2C%20H.%20M.%201857-1936.%22

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Genl.-maj. (General Major) J. Talbot Coke.

Genl.-maj. (General Major) J. Talbot Coke.

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Boer War: a British officer on a battlefield demanding possession of the wounded from the Boers. Halftone, 1900, after R. M. Paxton after E. Prater.

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Keywords: Ernest Prater; R.M. Paxton; Harry Wright

Boer War: a British officer on a battlefield demanding possession of the wounded from the Boers. Halftone, 1900, after R. M. Paxton after E. Prater. Iconographic Collections Keywords: Ernest Prater; R.M. Paxton; Harry Wright

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Boer War: a group of wounded war veterans at the docks in England. Halftone, c. 1900, after a photograph.

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Keywords: Miell & Ridley.

Boer War: a group of wounded war veterans at the docks in England. Halftone, c. 1900, after a photograph. Iconographic Collections Keywords: Miell & Ridley.

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Boer War: Boer soldiers tending the injured British soldiers and also robbing the dead. Process print after J. Grieg.

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Keywords: John Greig

Boer War: Boer soldiers tending the injured British soldiers and also robbing the dead. Process print after J. Grieg. Iconographic Collections Keywords: John Greig

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Boer War: removing the wounded after battle. Brush and wash drawing by H.M.P., 1900.

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Keywords: H. M. P.

Boer War: removing the wounded after battle. Brush and wash drawing by H.M.P., 1900. Iconographic Collections Keywords: H. M. P.

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Boer War: sorting the dead from the wounded at Spion Kop. Process print after A. Forestier after F. Villiers.

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Keywords: Frederick Villiers; Amedée Forestier

Boer War: sorting the dead from the wounded at Spion Kop. Process print after A. Forestier after F. Villiers. Iconographic Collections Keywords: Frederick Villiers; Amedée Forestier

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Boers in action on Spioenkop, Boer War, January 1900.

Boers in action on Spioenkop, Boer War, January 1900.

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British dead after the battle at Spion Kop. 24th Jan. 1900

British dead after the battle at Spion Kop. 24th Jan. 1900

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British dead after the battle at Spion Kop. 24th Jan. 1900

British dead after the battle at Spion Kop. 24th Jan. 1900

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Engelse slachtoffers van de strijd bij Spionkop in Zuid-AfrikaObjecttype: foto albumblad Objectnummer: RP-F-F01113-NOmschrijving: Onderdeel van Fotoalbum met opnames van de Tweede Boerenoorlog (1899-1902).VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniemPlaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 24-jan-1900Fysieke kenmerken: daglichtgelatinezilverdrukMateriaal: papier fotopapier karton Techniek: daglichtgelatinezilverdrukAfmetingen: passe-partout: h 151 mm × b 204 mmOnderwerpWat: horrors of war. Tweede Boerenoorlog (1899-1902)Waar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Engelse slachtoffers van de strijd bij Spionkop in Zuid-AfrikaObjecttype: foto albumblad Objectnummer: RP-F-F01113-NOmschrijving: Onderdeel van Fotoalbum met opnames van de Tweede Boerenoorlog (1899-1902).VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniemPlaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 24-jan-1900Fysieke kenmerken: daglichtgelatinezilverdrukMateriaal: papier fotopapier karton Techniek: daglichtgelatinezilverdrukAfmetingen: passe-partout: h 151 mm × b 204 mmOnderwerpWat: horrors of war. Tweede Boerenoorlog (1899-1902)Waar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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Exploding star grenades.

Exploding star grenades.

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de Tugelarivier en Mount Alice vanaf Spionkop. Tugela River and Mt. Alice (British) from Spion Kop - ground fought over for weeks - S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09098Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘204’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: mountainsriverWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de Tugelarivier en Mount Alice vanaf Spionkop. Tugela River and Mt. Alice (British) from Spion Kop - ground fought over for weeks - S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09098Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘204’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: mountainsriverWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de Tugelarivier en Zwartkop vanachter zandzakken op Spionkop, de plek Waar:  Redvers Buller vocht tijdens de Tweede Boerenoorlog. Scene of Buller's terrific battles - Tugela River and Zwartz Kop (British) from Spion Kop (looking southeast), S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09099Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘205’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: river. Waar. SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de Tugelarivier en Zwartkop vanachter zandzakken op Spionkop, de plek Waar: Redvers Buller vocht tijdens de Tweede Boerenoorlog. Scene of Buller's terrific battles - Tugela River and Zwartz Kop (British) from Spion Kop (looking southeast), S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09099Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘205’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: river. Waar. SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de zuidelijke helling van Spionkop in Natal. South Slope of Spion Kop, the bloodiest battle ground of the War, South Africa (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09095Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘201’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: (high) hillWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op de zuidelijke helling van Spionkop in Natal. South Slope of Spion Kop, the bloodiest battle ground of the War, South Africa (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09095Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘201’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: (high) hillWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op een begraafplaats op Spionkop in Natal. The "long" trench Grave on Spion Kop, the resting place of the heroes who fell there, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09097Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘203’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: grave, tomb(high) hillWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Gezicht op een begraafplaats op Spionkop in Natal. The "long" trench Grave on Spion Kop, the resting place of the heroes who fell there, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09097Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘203’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: SpionkopDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: grave, tomb(high) hillWaar: SpionkopVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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Historical Overview

Disastrous British attempt to hold a hill; extreme carnage.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Boer victory.

Boer Republics

  • Commander: Louis Botha
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 350

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: Charles Warren
  • Strength: ca. 11.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Strategic Context

Strategic hill for overseeing the route to Ladysmith.

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