Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill1899
Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop
Great Britain · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop
Lyttelton sends reinforcements across the Tugela as British troops struggle to hold Spion Kop.
Thorneycroft assumes command on the summit and refuses a Boer demand for surrender during the crisis at Spion Kop.
Commands the failed British attack at Spion Kop.
Woodgate commands the troops occupying Spion Kop and is mortally wounded during the battle.
At the Battle of Spion Kop
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