The Battle of Colenso 1899 - Boer War

The Battle of Colenso was the third and final battle of the Black Week fought during the Boer War, South Africa 1899.

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In just one hour the proud British Army was humbled by the Boers losing over 1100 men killed, wounded and captured.
Even worse, from a military honour perspective, was that the Boers were able to capture 10 British field guns.

Chapters
0:00 The Boer War
2:53 Battle of Colenso
5:32 Loss of the Guns
8:19 The Irish Brigade
9:50 Hildyard’s Advance
11:13 Saving the Guns
14:10 British Defeat
16:30 Victoria Crosses
19:20 The History Chap

Once more poor planning, poor reconnaissance, and uninspiring leadership had humbled Queen Victoria’s army at the battle of Colenso.

7 Victoria Crosses were awarded to men who had tried to save the British guns from capture.

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