Battle of Laing's Nek
Major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Laing's Nek was a major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881.
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Battle of Laing's Nek | |||||||
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Part of First Boer War | |||||||
Elizabeth Thompson's Floreat Etona! | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | South African Republic | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
G. Pomeroy Colley | Piet Joubert | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,216 | 2,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
84 killed Total: 199 |
14 killed Total: 41 | ||||||
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