Battle of Laing's Nek (British Military Idiocy) (Mini-Story)

During the First Boer War Major General George Colley the Commander of the British Army spotted Boer Soldiers on top of Laing's Nek. And Decided to Plan an Assault on the Hill. His Army totaled about 1,216 Troops consisting of companies from the 58th Regiment, 5 Companies of the 3rd Battalion, the 60th Rifles, 150 Cavalry from the Mounted Squadron, and a Few Sailors. With an Additional Two 7-Pound Artillery and Four 9-Pound Artillery.

Major General George Colley tried to cover his Men with Artillery Barrages while Marching over Laing's Nek. The Boers have little Difficulty repelling George Colley's Army but are Confident of their Position.

10 Mins on the Barrages The British Launched their Attack on Laing's Nek with the Support of the Cavalry. You'll expect that the British would win? Nope. The Boers Shot deadly Volley Fire against the Cavalry and Infantry the British Took heavy Casualties and at 11:00 AM the British were about 160 Yards from The Boers and continued to Advance while their Men Bleeding.

Major General George Colley knew that His Men are suffering Heavy Casualties assaulting Laing's Nek and Halted the Attack at 11:10.

Casualties were High in the British
About
89 Killed, 113 Wounded, and 2 Captured.

The Boers only suffered
14 Killed and 27 Wounded

The Battle was a victory for the Boers. For the British, those who survived the Assault were awarded the Victorian Cross. Major General George Colley ordered a Retreat towards Majuba Hill and prepare a Defense on the Hill George Colley would die at the Battle of Majuba Hill.

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