Battle of Talana Hill

October 20, 1899 · Dundee

Result British tactical victory

British troops drove Boer forces from Talana Hill near Dundee in Natal. It was the first major battle of the Second Boer War, but the British commander Penn Symons was mortally wounded.

United Kingdom and allies

South African Republic and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 4,600
Casualties
c. 460
Killed
c. 45
Wounded
c. 185
Captured
c. 220
Guns
c. 18
Strength
3,000c. 1,600
Casualties
c. 110
Killed
23c. 40
Wounded
66c. 70
Missing
20
Guns
3c. 4