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Tugela Heights
Battle Name : Tugela Heights
Date(s) : 14 February 1900 - 27 February 1900
Part of : The 2nd Boer War (or Three Years War) ,
Outcome : A victory for British Natal Army over Boer (Transvaal) forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Buller's last, and finally successful attempt to cross the Tugela River. His steady, prepared and planned advance on the Boer positions on Wynne's Hill, Hart's Hill and Pieter's Hill was well supported by artillery. Although the casualties were heavy, they finally drove the Boers off the ridges beyond Colenso and opened the road to Ladysmith.
