The Battle Of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899

The Battle Of Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899 was one of the few tactical victories won by the British during the Second Boer War.
McFadden, Pam
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Title: The Battle Of Elandslaagte
Author: Pam McFadden
Series: The Anglo-Boer War Battle Series
Publisher: 30 Degrees South Publishers (Pty) Ltd.
2nd edition. Johannesburg, South Africa 2014
ISBN 9781928211402 / ISBN 978-1-928211-40-2
Softcover, 15 x 21 cm, 48 pages, 25 b/w photos and maps

About: The Battle Of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899

Author Pam McFadden's fascination with the military history and stories of the area began at an early age. She has done considerable research into the military conflicts fought in the vicinity of Dundee and regularly conducts tours around these battlefields. Her involvement in promoting the battlefields and establishing the Battlefields Route has resulted in greater awareness of them and an increasing number of visitors to them. Here she describes how a Boer assault on Elandslaagte station prompted Major-General John French and Colonel Ian Hamilton to employ innovative tactics at Elandslaagte. The strength of this attack during the Battle Of Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899 had a strong impact on the morale of the Boer forces. This guide is the 2nd volume of The Anglo-Boer War Battle Series published by 30 Degrees South Publishers (Pty) Ltd.

Content: The Battle Of Elandslaagte 21 October 1899

Preface
Background
Before the battle
The morning of the battle
The battle begins
The British advance up the ridge
The final assault
The cavalry charge
After the battle
Press reporters at the battle
Forces engaged
Boer
British
Casualties
General information on the battlefield
Additional reading
Map