The Boer War Valerie, Lady Meux



a qf 12-pounder naval gun of elswick battery .


during second boer war, british reverses had made headline news , defence of ladysmith had made particular impression on lady meux. on hearing of landing of naval guns battle of ladysmith, had ordered, @ own expense, 6 naval 12-pounders on special field carriages made armstrong of elswick. guns sent directly lord roberts in south africa, because had been refused war office. known elswick battery , , manned 101st (northumbrian) regiment royal artillery (volunteers). battery in action several times, including second battle of silkaatsnek.








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