Ladysmith Colenso: Battleground South Africa

In 1899 the Boers, armed with the latest European rifles and artillery, drove through Natal to help themselves to a seaport - Durban - only to spend their energies in laying siege to the market and railway town of Ladysmith.

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This series of guides is designed for both t he battlefield visitor and the armchair traveller. There is extensive guidance on how to make the most of your visit and the historical significance of each site is detailed by the aid of maps. '