CHAPTER II

.--THE OVERRUNNING OF NORTHERN NATAL. Oct. 11-Oct. 27, 1899.

Hurried Preparations for War--The Reserves Mobilised--Enthusiasm of the British Public--Strength of the Forces in Natal and Cape Colony--Strength of the Enemy--The Attack Delayed--Disposition of the Boer Forces--Positions of the British at Dundee and Ladysmith--Battle of Dundee--Symons wounded--Storming of Talana Hill--The Treacherous White Flag--Yule's March--Battle of Elandslaagte--British and Boer Losses--"Remember Majuba!"--Action at Rietfontein--The Boer Tactics--White decides to hold Ladysmith 17-34

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