Wrecking an armoured train - After Ladysmith was invested by the Boers, several attempts were made to communicate with General Sir George White. This scene represents the thrilling incident when an armoured train attempting to run from Colenso to Ladysmith was attacked by the Boers. Second Boer War, 1898
Wrecking an armoured train - After Ladysmith was invested by the Boers, several attempts were made to communicate with General Sir George White. This scene represents the thrilling incident when an armoured train attempting to run from Colenso to Ladysmith was attacked by the Boers. A shell from one of the large guns overturned one iof the cars and brought the journey to a standstill, The British soldiers immediately leaped out and under the courageous inspiration of Mr. Winston Churchill, a newspaper correspondent, proceeded to clear away the wreckage and allow the engine to proceed. This was done under a continuous hail of bullets from the Boers. A few managed to jump on the engine and were carried safely to Colenso, the rest were either killed or taken prisoner. Second Boer War, 1898
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