In this refight of the actual battle, the British managed to reverse the historical outcome and dislodge the Boers from their positions, enabling the relief of Kimberley.
The Highland Brigade effected a more successful night march in close order than their historical counterparts and assaulted the centre of the hidden Boer trench lines with vigour. They were admirably supported by some accurate artillery fire from the Royal Field Artillery; by the Guards Brigade on their right wing and the 9th Brigade on their left.
All in all, a great day for her Majesty's forces – and all concluded in time for late afternoon ‘tea and tiffin' (as well as clearing the way for the relief of poor besieged Kimberley).
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Lots of activity at the British camp:
The Highland Brigade emerge at dawn from theri night march:
Boer Laager:
9th Brigade and Gordon Highlanders advance on the left wing:
Royal Field Artillery and the Guards Division provide support on the right:
Highlanders close on Boer trenches (Guard in the distance):
View towards the Kommando trenches:
The Black Watch storm Boer defences:
View from Boer positions as the Highland Light Regiment burst through Boer lines:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders charge up a kopje at a Boer 'pom-pom':
Looking up at Magersfontein:
12th Lancers ride up to scatter Boer Kommandos
now paints and bases the model.
