Below is some information on the battle of Talana Hill. Were your ancestors part of the battle? It also includes the regiments involved in battle of Talana Hill with some suggested websites that may be of interest in researching your ancestors or genealogy in general.

Theatres of War, Army Regiments, Naval Detachments, RAF

Description: The battle of Talana Hill was fought between the Boers and and the British. The battle followed British anxiety at the colony of Natal being fenced in by two Boer republics. Major General Symons led his reinforcements north where he was subsequently attacked by a Boer invasion force on Talana Hill. The battle resulted in a win for the British, who took the hill.

Infantry regiments involved:

• Leicestershire
• 60th Rifles
• Royal Irish Fusiliers
• Royal Dublin Fusiliers

Cavalry regiments involved:

• 18th Hussars

Artillery regiments involved:

Websites:

British Battles: Majuba Hill.

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