Battle of Elandslaagte

October 21, 1899 · Elandslaagte

Result British victory

British troops attacked a Boer force near Ladysmith in Natal and drove it off. It was one of the few British victories in the early weeks of the Second Boer War.

United Kingdom and allies

South African Republic and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 3,400
Casualties
c. 270
Killed
c. 55
Wounded
c. 205
Captured
c. 10
Guns
c. 12
Strength
1,000c. 1,200
Casualties
c. 290
Killed
46c. 30
Wounded
105c. 60
Captured
c. 200
Missing
181
Guns
3c. 2