1899
Battle of Spion Kop
Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Spion Kop in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop
At the Battle of 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.
Lyttelton sends reinforcements across the Tugela as British troops struggle to hold Spion Kop.
Captures Spion Kop
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