| 单词 | laager |
| 例句 | Their prevailing image of communal unity was the “laager,” the barricaded circle of pioneer wagons. A Traitor to His Tribe 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z The painting lies on the floor of her “laager” – a storage barn open to the elements, apart from a metre-high stone wall, which you have to clamber over with the help of a rickety chair. Vivian Suter: the rainforest-dwelling artist who paints with fish glue, dogs and mud 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z The most celebrated laager was at the Battle of Blood River in 1838, in which 470 Dutchmen killed 3,000 Zulu warriors while sustaining light wounds to just three of their own. TIME Cover: Oscar Pistorius And South Africa's Culture Of Violence 2013-02-28T16:35:25Z Pistorius lives on a golf estate, which exemplifies all the elements of "semigration" to gated communities and the laager mentality after apartheid. Oscar Pistorius case: South Africa is a country at war with its women 2013-02-22T14:28:34Z We saw two waggon loads pass from their firing-line to their laager, but I am inclined to doubt if we killed and wounded forty of the enemy. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z My grandfather and his brother were in charge of the main encampment, or laager, at Weenan, which means "Weeping," or "Place of Sorrow." Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z But no doubt they will laager the waggons and throw up breastworks as soon as it is light.” Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The security estate--a walled-off cluster of houses protected by razor wire, electric fences, motion detectors and guards--is the 21st century laager. TIME Cover: Oscar Pistorius And South Africa's Culture Of Violence 2013-02-28T16:35:25Z More importantly, the evidence of the laager mentality's continuing siege can be seen in the emergence of gated communities and rightwing organisations' claims of a genocidal plot against white farmers. Oscar Pistorius case: South Africa is a country at war with its women 2013-02-22T14:28:34Z The objective of the night attack which Major Godley was commanding had been to effect a reconnaissance in force against the western laagers of the Boers. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z They lent a hand, and when the team was outspanned and haltered to the disselboom inside a hastily improvised laager, they repaired to the house, carrying provisions with them. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z It wasn’t much better with the Zulus on their attack on the laager. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The ancestors of the white Afrikaners, 19th century Dutch settlers, had their own response to overwhelming danger: circling their wagons in an impenetrable laager. TIME Cover: Oscar Pistorius And South Africa's Culture Of Violence 2013-02-28T16:35:25Z Valens found the main body of the Goths encamped in a great “laager,” on the plain north of Adrianople. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Information had been brought into headquarters that the Boers were massing upon the east side of the town, the small laager on the west being temporarily evacuated. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Pickets have been thrown out round the township, and at the first alarm every one is to sprint for laager. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z And they couldn’t be taken under the fire of the laager. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The essence of Pistorius' argument is unyielding defense of his laager. TIME Cover: Oscar Pistorius And South Africa's Culture Of Violence 2013-02-28T16:35:25Z Kimberley, Ladysmith, and Mafeking had been relieved; and just after I arrived in the laager, the report came that Lord Roberts had occupied Bloemfontein without firing a shot. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z A cart which went to the assistance of the inmates of the laager found itself water-bound through the tremendous force of the tortuous cataracts. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z One night just as we were straggling into laager, the look-out reported a small party of persons on the horizon, riding very slowly towards the town. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The guns were advanced at a trot, and unlimbered within 1500 yards of the laager, into which two shells were neatly plumped, with a stupendous detonation that startled the whole surrounding neighbourhood. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z And inside this national disintegration, however small and well-defended South Africans make their laagers, it's never enough. TIME Cover: Oscar Pistorius And South Africa's Culture Of Violence 2013-02-28T16:35:25Z This was dragged across the fire, and wherever it was drawn it extinguished the flames; and in this way the laager was saved from destruction. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z A large contingent had moved from the eastern laager and similar bodies had been called out from the south-western and northern camps. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Furthermore, we were all to be in laager before sundown every evening. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The laager was captured, and with it forty ill-kempt, surly prisoners. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z “Well, it’s an even chance that we may all have to trek into laager there or somewhere, any day; and it’s safe there, at any rate.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z We now hoped to reach the laager of General de Wet shortly, as it had been in the vicinity of this town when Judge Hertzog had left it. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Presently, as we waited, barely a mile from the Boer laager, there was the rumble of artillery in the distance. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z We were left to cogitate upon the charms of laager. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z There was a hurried stampede, and the Federals bolted, leaving their laager with all its luxuries, its boiling soup, its gin and water bottles, &c., at the mercy of the invaders. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z A lot of the Dutchmen down towards the coast are already in laager; but they’re a white-livered lot, when all’s said and done, so that doesn’t mean much. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z The laager had now to inspan hurriedly and trek, while a number of burghers hastened away in the direction of the town to oppose the English should they advance. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Again, despite the innumerable warnings which he has received, for two days in succession has he made the hospital and the women's laager the sole object of his attentions. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z When the waggons are out-spanned it takes not more than ten to fifteen minutes to form a laager, bush it, and get all the horses inside. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Here the enemy’s laager was reported to be situated. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z At this the chief, not carrying defiance to the point of foolishness, returned into the camp, closing up the fence after him, and entered the laager. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The British fired from the forts at Senekal, and their shells burst on a ridge along which the laager was trekking out of town. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z For two hours this morning the Creusot and quick-firing guns of the enemy fired into the laager, creating scenes of panic and consternation which it is not fitting to describe. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z He was so anxious about his wife that he left the column at Charter and has come down here to stay in laager and look after her.” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The enemy’s laager was ensconced in a nest of trees, at the base of a range of kopjes commanded by a convenient ridge. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Then they retired into the laager, having taught the enemy a terrible lesson, and then the chief offered snuff with his red hand to the Gaika, who took this pledge of friendship. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The burghers returned in confusion to the laager, followed by small numbers of the enemy. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z As the big shells sped across the town to drop within the laager beyond, the enemy's signallers heliographed their direction to the emplacement of Big Ben. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z And at night in laager they really behaved well. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z In this region, on a string of kopjes, a Boer laager was reported to be, and this—it was decided—must be removed. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z His hand relaxed, and Klaas, turning, was inside the laager in a moment, where he picked up another assegai. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The enemy could do no more than drive our men back to the laager; but they avenged themselves for what had taken place at le Roux's farm, by burning down Commandant Hasebroek's house. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z In the uncertain light of rising morn a body of 600 Boers could be seen riding from the main laager upon the western front to the support of the minor camp. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Mrs Skeffington-Smythe was rapidly making a calculation of the likely accommodation in the laager. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z At daybreak they reached the Dutch laager and caught the Boers napping. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z “To the laager!” shouted Hume; and the little party clambered into the enclosure. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Two burghers whom he sent to bring them to the laager failed to find them. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Within a few weeks of Major Godley's daybreak attack upon the western laager, it was decided to repeat the experiment against the main position of the Boers upon the east side. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z The big main doors of the post-office were thrown open at an early hour of morning but the inmates of laager did not rise with the lark. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The officer commanding has again to congratulate the troops of the garrison who engaged the enemy yesterday on their excellent behaviour and on the capture of the enemy’s laager, with his supplies, ammunition, &c. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z After a while a lot of Boers trecked on to the farm, and formed a ‘laager’ there. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z The following day, being Sunday, Mr. MacDonald and I held religious services in different parts of the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The third fell within the laager itself, the pieces piercing, when it burst, a number of tents. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z The first few nights she was in laager she had no more initiative than a dead duck, but she’s getting quite bright now. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The troops took the same direction as before—attacked the Boers, beat them back, and captured their laager and three works. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z I told him this was ridiculous, because I’d been on the farm for months before the war began, and had no friends outside the ‘laager.’ The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Well satisfied, we returned to the laager; but yet there was one thing that displeased me: it was that goods belonging to private persons had been taken. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z As I returned from a visit to the women's laager Colonel Baden-Powell was lying in his easy-chair beneath the roof of the verandah of the Headquarters Office. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z I really believe it is doing her good to come into laager and see society.” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z On Tuesday there was a smart race between our men and a large force of Boers advancing from their laagers. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z ‘Now, Vellum,’ says she, ‘just go with Griet, and when she tells you, steal out of the “laager” and follow her. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z The laager again trekked in great haste, while the burghers went to meet the enemy. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Slowly the rising wind drove them together until, shortly before noon, clouds were bunched high up across the sky and over the Boer laager. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z If we have no laager, What will Col. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The wagons and lorries were drawn up in the village street in the form of a laager, and the wearied men took cover behind them, and prepared to make a stubborn resistance. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z From there you can easily reach the Lydenburg “laager” before next morning.’ The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z There were therefore those who were dissatisfied, and who said that these commands were impracticable, and a few even went the length of riding away from the laager, as I have already noted. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z It does not seem that many letters got through, since now that we have had time to overhaul the laagers of the enemy we have found much correspondence in their waggons. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z But on the whole the nice things behaved with a reasonableness that would have become many of the older people in laager. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Handing over the prisoners to his men, he and his party went on cautiously, and on coming to the summit of a rise in the ground saw the whole Boer laager at their feet. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z However that might be, it soon became evident they meant to pass under the mowana, right through the laager. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z We seemed to hear their battle-cry and their fierce assault; we witnessed their repulse and the deliverance of the little laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z From Cannon Kopje a commanding view of the whole country on all sides of Mafeking may be obtained, the Boer laagers giving to the expanses of the valley the aspect of a mining camp. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Four weeks after our first going into laager no one would have recognised them for the gang of discontented reprobates they had been. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Mounting a high kopje, he saw the four join a large laager of some 400 Boers, with spare horses, cattle and three Cape carts, which was on the move. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z He saw the mowana, too, under which was the laager, perceiving that he was even yet leagues from it. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z The following day was passed as usual, and at three o'clock the General rode into the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z In the distance, across the plain and enveloped with the darkness of the veldt, the difficulty of seeing intensified by shadows, the outline of the Boer laagers can be demarcated. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Now that laager was over she had grown very tragic about the eyes again, and her mirthless laugh with its defiant note began to be frequently heard. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z During the next few days several laagers were captured by the other columns, and 6,000 sheep and 300 horses taken, besides some cattle. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z Had it been observed, no camp would have been established there, much less a laager; not even the shortest halt made. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z It had been our own horses which had rushed panic-stricken to our laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z We could see them dismounting as they came up and run to the laager, some of them firing as they ran, others of them forming into detached parties and firing from isolated positions. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z “From what Kinsella reports, Blow has given orders for the barricades to be finished to-night, and every one is to sleep in laager.” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z At Lokshoek was a laager of women and children, with Cape carts and wagons. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z If attacked, the laager would be the best place for resistance; far safer than with the waggons on trek. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z On the following day Dingaan's Day was celebrated in all the laagers with excessive joy, as might be expected. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z We muster about thirty guns, and in our laager would be able to beat off his whole tribe, did they attack us; we will, however, while travelling through his country, be more careful than hitherto. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars The intimacy of laager life had broken down barriers that would otherwise never have been overcome. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The troops were well hidden, and they had mistaken the encampment for a small Boer family laager. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z They are again out-spanned, but now in laager, which tells of an intention to remain there for some little time. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z We stayed and looked upon the great scene until the fast falling shades of night warned us to return to the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z On the 15th another force started to attack a Boer laager, but found the enemy in such strength that they retired without serious fighting. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars A convoy of waggons on the march can in two or three minutes be transformed into an almost impregnable laager. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Unfortunately there was not time to surround it, and another small laager beyond was warned by the firing, many of the Boers jumping on to their ponies and galloping off. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z And that they were running in the direction of the laager could be told by the continually increasing sound. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z A man came to our laager in the evening and told us that he was in the Vrede position while it was being shelled. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The oxen were at once driven again to the laager, and every man seized his arms. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars They are only waiting for a last consignment of horses, then they’ll go, and we wretched women will be left behind to be shut up in what they call a laager.” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The night marches that ensued resulted in the capture of a great many Boers, including that of Grobelaar's laager and 100 men. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z Then he made stop, and ascended an ant-hill, with a half-despairing hope that from its summit he might descry the wished-for beacon—perhaps see the lights of the laager fires. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z It was simply because they could not stand the confinement of the life in a laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “I see the men have put the waggons in laager,” Tom said. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars They behaved as though sleeping in laager was an everyday affair. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The scattered pursuits that followed the discovery of a laager became very like hunting without hounds—with the added excitement that occasionally the enemy would stop to fire. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z There was commotion in the laager and around it, people rushing excitedly hither and thither; horses and oxen being caught up and led hurriedly from point to point. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z Towards the 10th of November the Free State laagers lay around Ladysmith in this order: Near the railway line to the east of Smith's Crossing was the laager of the Kroonstad Commando. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z When the caravan was overtaken, the birds were placed in a waggon, and in the evening were liberated inside the laager formed by the waggons. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Down by the outspan quite a number of waggons had formed a laager, but from this came no challenge as he passed it near by. Harley Greenoak's Charge Led by Wools-Sampson's native boys, they came on a laager at dawn the next morning. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z And, without further delay, the word went round for starting; the oxen were whipped up, and the waggons moved off, leaving the laager, late full of busy life, a deserted, desolate spot. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z The difference between the camp here and the great laagers on the Drakensberg, with their walls of encircling waggons, struck me. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Mr Harvey formed his waggons in a laager a few hundred yards outside the village, and then, accompanied by the boys, proceeded to the chief’s abode. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars So many homesteads had been abandoned temporarily, and their owners had either gone into laager, or into the settlement, or, at any rate, had sent their wives and families thither. Harley Greenoak's Charge After a night march, a laager was surprised at dawn, many prisoners being taken. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z If real necessity arose, they would see to it that the two ladies should be within the laager in ample time. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising I had left him behind at Harrismith to go to school, but it was impossible to keep him there, and he had come to the laager at the first opportunity, after receiving my consent. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “We must laager our waggons, and get as many cattle inside as we can, and must keep the rest close together, with fires in readiness to light in case of an attack.” The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars But if we all followed the example of some of our neighbours by running away into laager, it would be courting the very danger we want to avoid. Harley Greenoak's Charge The prisoners said that De Wet and Steyn had both been with the laager, but that they had fled directly the firing commenced. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z Any amount of reinforcements are on their way, and meanwhile the laager here, though uncomfortable, is absolutely safe, because absolutely impregnable. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising For, in the first place, all the burghers were not taken from the laager; but patrols also had to be sent in all directions to see if the enemy were not sending reinforcements. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z If he attacked, he make laager; but me no tink dey attack. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars He and his were going to trek into laager at once, and when he learned the destination of the two Englishmen, he stared at them as though they were ghosts already. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The next morning another batch, over 800 strong, was sent off, and the remainder followed an hour later, bringing our connection with the Boer laager to a close. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z Come along out, and we’ll drop in on some other frightened and beleaguered female, and swap camp and laager gossip.” John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The laager got away, and we went on to Hex River Berg and across the sources of Riet River, still in the direction of Breipaal. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The waggons were placed in laager and a ditch and parapet formed round the camp. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars For another week we were kept in laager near Pretoria, and then we were separated, Father being dragged down south, while I was compelled to accompany this commando. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War I saw him in our laager in 1837, and his wagons were crammed with horns and skins and ivory. Tales of South Africa The oft-recurring scares, necessitating the crowding of, at any rate, the bulk of its inhabitants into the laagers at night, contributed in the main to this. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising It was not a moment too soon, for another English force was approaching from the west, and their shrapnels dropped a little way behind the trekking laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z He was seen from the laager to fall, and Major Vaughan was sent to take his place. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars And down beyond the flats stretching away from the heights of Caesar’s Camp, and in all the laagers surrounding the beleaguered garrison, bands of stern, resolute Boers collected together in absolute silence in the darkness. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War The latter was taking place a few yards from Elvesdon’s house, a day or two after the successful defence of the laager. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising The rising was a fact, and he had been sent round to warn everybody to come in to Bulawayo if possible; if not, to collect together and form laagers. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising And what did the English say about the laager that they had taken? Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z For a moment or two there was a sharp rattling fire from the waggons; then there were shouts and screams, the firing ceased, and the boys knew that the laager had been captured. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Protests had proved unavailing, and now the children and their mothers lived elsewhere, while all the Boer prisoners filled the hospital and laager, and ran the risk of being slaughtered by their friends outside. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Other refugees, too, had come in, and the place was now a large and important laager. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising There was not even a neighbour for pretty near a score of miles, all the surrounding stock-farmers having trekked into laager. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War There was not a single officer amongst them, to lead those who were armed; and so it came about that there was no resistance whatever when the laager was attacked. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z They were at the north face when the Zulus swarmed up towards it, and Woodgate’s men fell back into the shelter of the laager. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Weakened by his wound and by his stay in Ladysmith, Jack had fallen a victim to the foul water and odours of the Boer laager at Paardeberg, and had been struck down with typhoid fever. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Will Prior have had the sense to wire sharp to Police headquarters and laager up your place?” The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising At the period of our story, however, there was no lack of life or stir about the normally sleepy little place, for it was in process of transformation into a huge laager or armed camp. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War How miserable it is when a laager becomes panic-stricken. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z At half-past six the Zulu masses, without the smallest confusion, faced to their right, ran round in columns, and fell upon the face of the laager held by the 57th and 91st. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars And outside, the Boers fired their guns, throwing shell everywhere, not even sparing the hospital and women’s laager, in which many women and children had already fallen victims. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Taught tardy wisdom—providentially not too tardy—by recent happenings, its authorities had caused a strong laager to be formed, and within this its inhabitants gathered at night. In the Whirl of the Rising They are going to make a big laager of the place.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The English thought this might be their column, and feared lest, not knowing that the laager had been captured, their troops might begin bombarding it. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Major Tremlett, R.A., now took the four guns, hitherto held in reserve, to a small piece of rising ground outside the laager, and opened fire upon the masses of the enemy with immense execution. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars At night a laager was formed, but by daylight the long column had taken the road again, and was pressing forward in feverish haste towards Bloemfontein. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War And of this, in the Gandela laager at any rate, there was plenty. In the Whirl of the Rising Hoste—who, with other of his neighbours, was occupied with the armed tending of his stock in laager—was growing daily more restless and discontented. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War It was a women's laager and nothing else, with not a hundred men in it, of whom some were non-combatants and others very old men. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The white conductors and commissariat men, most of whom were old settlers and good shots, were told off to the different faces of the laager. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars He was then taken across to a large wagon laager, and given in charge of an armed sentry. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Every day she would visit the wounded men, who were lying in a temporary hospital within the precincts of the laager, and this she never missed. In the Whirl of the Rising There are safe to be a lot of Dutchmen in laager with brandt-zick flocks, and ours will be covered with it by the time it’s all over. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Our laager had not been out of danger. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Buller and Russell now retired slowly within the laager, their retreat being covered by Colonel Gilbert and four companies of the 13th, who were posted at this face of the works. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars “Let them take the laagers,” he said in a rasping voice. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War By the way, Orwell, of course you’ve got that laager all fixed up by this time.” In the Whirl of the Rising They had reconnoitred this laager and its conditions at night, and had voted it a safe and easy walk over, and so it would have been but for the arrival of Ben Halse. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion The burghers were terribly bored in the laager? Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Are they are keeping up on his fleeing companion, and the sputter and roll of volleys from the laager. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland “Just shows what we think of those fellows,” laughed Tom Salter, jerking his thumb in the direction of the Boer laagers. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War What I would suggest is to formulate some scheme by which you could run together some sort of laager at very short notice. In the Whirl of the Rising They would be in upon the laager and surprise it asleep, having first made mincemeat of the unfortunate sentry. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Why, then, did the burghers feel bored in the laager? Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z But within the laager the organisation is complete. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland It was a nasty piece of work, as we were within a few miles of the Boer laager, three hundred strong. Ghetto Comedies It would seem advisable, he says, when camped in an open aerodrome to park the aeroplanes inside a laager formed by lorries and cars. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force So Ben Halse decided to alter his plans, and turning off to Skerry Hill, join the laager there for the present. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion On Sunday, 26th November, I visited the Bethlehem laager with the intention of holding divine service there. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z There were those in the laager who witnessed this, and to whom the circumstances of the former acquaintanceship between the two men were known—but they tactfully refrained from making any comment. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland As soon as the main attack had succeeded, Gough moved northward and sighted the Boer laager, which had been observed at Enslin the previous night, now retiring north-east along the road to Jacobsdal. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government "For one thing, that the town is a hotbed of spies, and that our friends in laager outside are nightly communicated with by means of flash-signals." The Dop Doctor All the sparse white population of the district had either fled or gone into laager. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion At other times the occupants of the house had heard that I was in the laager and invited me into the house. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “Come along; we must keep it up till help comes from the laager.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War On the evening of the 7th he informed the commanding officers of units that he intended to make a night march on Stormberg and attack the Boer laager. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government No more boasts on the part of Brounckers, General in command of those massed, menacing, united laagers on the Border, seven miles from Gueldersdorp as the crow flew. The Dop Doctor “This is a pretty silly way of running a laager, Denham,” said Ben Halse, with infinite contempt, when the two were alone together. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion I hurried away from the spot, but before I reached the laager a volley announced that all was over in this world with that human being. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z If their resting-place was in the more open country, it was a laager whose walls were the wagons, banked up and strengthened with stakes, thorn bushes, and a terrible entanglement of barbed galvanised iron wire. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War A Boer laager was in fact close at hand. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government I will make all possible arrangements to laager them safely, but this will entail heavy extra labour upon the forces at my command, and inevitable discomfort—possibly severe suffering and privation—upon themselves. The Dop Doctor Now they opened fire, and the bullets began to hum and “ping” over the laager. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Our laager was by no means perfect, as may well be imagined. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “Take your glass and look straight away yonder to the left of the laager we took.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War At 6 o'clock next morning this gun opened upon a laager in the very midst of the enemy's main position. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government With the reduplicated rattle of the detonation, they passed over the laager, bursting as they went, sending their fan-shaped showers of splinters broadcast. The Dop Doctor Having overcome the barb-wire difficulty, we continued our progress in the direction where we understood the laager was situated, convinced in our minds that of Boers there were none. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition It began at a spot where a camp-fire had been lit, and might have resulted in the destruction of a large portion of the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z There would be three hours’ darkness, and that would be plenty of time to get well past the Boer laagers before the sun rose; so we are resting till then.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War He refrained from opening fire, and the Boer army, defeated, but not crushed, made despondently, but without further losses, for the laager under the Doornberg, from which it had marched the night before. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Gone into laager near the railway works now, you 'ave, I know. The Dop Doctor At last one of our scouts rode up and told us that our right-hand group had found the laager which had been evacuated. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition The storm raged more and more fiercely, and somebody said that if no order were given to put out all fires in the laager there was danger for the veld. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “I want you to promise me that you’ll mention it well in your despatch about the taking of the laager.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Groups of horsemen, breaking away from the main laager visible at Pepworth, came riding up the valleys and behind the crests towards the northern end of Kainguba. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Masses of Dutchmen, well-weaponed and thoroughly fed if insufficiently washed, gathering in all quarters—marching to the assembly points, dismounting, unlimbering, going into laager. The Dop Doctor He had assumed this sort of disguise and managed to secure a horse from near the laager. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition All, however, would have been in vain, and a portion of the laager would inevitably have been destroyed if there had not fortunately been a narrow road between us and the fire. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The poor fellow showed you that he has not the slightest recollection now of what has been going on since the expedition to the laager.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War The mounted troops were to guard the flanks, prevent the escape of the enemy to the east, and, if possible, capture the Boer laager. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government And then came the orderly crowding to the door, and they were outside under the great violet sky, throbbing with splendid stars, breathing the tainted air that came from the laagers and the trenches. The Dop Doctor Riding through the trees, it was rather thickly wooded, we soon came across wandering cows, calves and oxen, and at length the laager at the foot of a small kopje. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition The heterogeneous elements of the laager became more and more homogeneous. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Every now and then there came a doleful, despairing yelp from some hungry animal prowling about in search of prey, and mostly from the direction of the Boer laager, where food could be scented. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War If the Estcourt and Mooi River forces could have closed on the Boer laager simultaneously, it is probable that more important results would have been achieved. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government But though the watch-fires of their pickets burned upon the veld, and though the Boer lay in laager over the Border, of him they said not one word. The Dop Doctor It was a fine position for a laager, and well hidden away. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition It was dripping wet outside and the laager had been converted into a perfect puddle of mud by hundreds of feet. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Why, with a couple of companies, and a good time chosen for a surprise, I could take any of the enemy’s laagers.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Early on the morning of the 13th his patrols reported that about 1,800 Boers were leaving their laagers in three detachments and pushing southward towards Naauwpoort. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government There are said to be several commandos in laager on the Border. The Dop Doctor But the English had fortified their position in the night with ditches, palisades, and a 'laager' of wagons. The Red True Story Book We then tramped through the water, till we reached our horses, and then rode to the laager, depressed in spirits, for we had left very dear ones behind us. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Some were mounted, others walking, and in two places there was a drove of horses, and all going in the direction of the next laager held by the Boers. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Early in the spring, a Boer expedition was defeated by the Zulus, who followed up their advantage by an attack on the nearest Boer laager. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The Boers were in laager over the Border. The Dop Doctor To protect deserted women and children they would also be brought into these laagers, where their husbands and sons, who desired to live peacefully, could freely join them. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 And God helped me to accomplish this; and, however bitter the sorrow of everyone was before those graves were filled, we returned from that sacred spot to the laager encouraged and hopeful. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I see; I’m to stop till the detachment’s well out of the way, and then fire the laager?” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War This gun during the whole day, whenever occasion required, made itself prominent by its magnificent practice, firing lyddite shells behind the main ridge, and searching kopjes, trenches, and laager with amazing accuracy. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Those who were past walking were put in street cars and sent to the laager, where upon our arrival we were shoved into huts for the night, supperless, of course. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland It left its position among the rocks of Hart's Hollow about 7 a.m. on February 27th, and, moving down the hill through the deserted Boer laager, halted by the pontoon bridge. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland In this manner the time passed till, to my delight, I saw lights in the distance, which proved to me that a portion of the laager had already reached the halting-place. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I will make my plans and observations as to which of the three laagers it would be more prudent to attack. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Colonel Gough with a battery of field artillery engaged the Boers and sent one and a half companies of mounted infantry to turn the enemy's left flank and discover his laager. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 There were twelve thousand men in the camp and eight hundred in the laager. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland When daylight came it was evident that the Boers had evacuated the Eagle's Nest, and small parties of them could be seen retiring, while the tents of their laager under Bulwana were gradually diminishing. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland It seemed, too, as if the burghers felt the need of religion more; for a request was made, emanating from them, that prayer-meetings should be held in the laager, in small groups, every Sunday afternoon. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z It seems to me that we’re just as likely to strike off straight for the Boers’ laager as for home. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Some scampered away to their laager on the Nek, and from thence to other kopjes. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The laager was inclosed by a high wire fence which we were forbidden to approach within four feet of. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland But once again it was not to be, for the Boer laager had moved off, and from the top of a small hill could be seen trekking away about 7000 yards distant. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland We had after that the convenience of a laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z He must be near the Boers’ laager where we missed him.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War While we were in their laager they treated us extremely well, and gave us food and tobacco. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 We were marched out of the laager without any breakfast each morning to the work and there received a little sausage and a bit of bread for breakfast. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland Then rode out to surrendered burghers' laager and held service in Dutch, fully a hundred being present. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back On the following day, when riding back to the laager, I was struck by the way the burghers were pouring in from all directions as reinforcements. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “We got well into the laager last night, sir, with a hundred and fifty men,” said Dickenson in tones of protest. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War We were all then taken prisoners, except two officers killed and eight wounded, and marched to the Boer laager, and sent off that night to a station twenty miles distant in waggons. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 At each corner of the laager there hung an arc light. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland On the 7th, the Boers were pushed back by Hutton to Bronkers Spruit, where as the sequel of the Diamond Hill fight on June 12th, the Australians had surprised and riddled a Boer laager. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back On 7th December my son Charlie, aged 15, arrived in the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z But you wouldn’t get in to-night with one, and such an enterprise against either of the other laagers would now be impossible. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War These hills were held by the enemy, while their laager was situated on the connecting ridge. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 We could still make out the lights of the laager. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland Wednesday, 30th May.—Drew the guns out of laager at sunrise and again got into position and arranged details of defence with Major Lousada so far as my own work was concerned. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service At about ten o'clock we, Harrismith burghers, left the laager, in order to climb the hill at half-past two, in accordance with the arrangement that had been made. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z “If they come round this side they must see us, and they are bound to, for here lies their laager.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War When the end ridge was gained and the guns captured, the enemy's laager was close in sight. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 They took us back to the laager and locked us up. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland Boers have again cut the line and are shelling Ingogo, so we must evidently march on their laager. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service We placed our dead in a waggon, and conveyed them to the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z We had effected a junction with Commandant Mears and charged the enemy, and but for their having with them a number of Boer families we would have succeeded in capturing their whole laager. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War One destroyed a laager on the kopje, others did fearful execution, striking the hard rocks and boulders, and spreading devastation far and wide. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 They patrolled the four-foot lane that enclosed the laager and wandered up and down it, their tongues out, always on the alert. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland He had no Horse Artillery; and the rapid and secret march to the rear of the laager might have been impossible with field-guns. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 The other burghers, with their Field-Cornet Jan Lyon at the head, were buried in separate graves, alongside of one another, about a mile from the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z On this occasion the English were spared a great defeat by having women and children in their laager, and no doubt for the sake of safety they kept these with them as long as possible. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The plan was for the column to start by train to Molteno, and from thence march to the Boer laager at Stormberg. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 At the close of the day we were taken to the farm for our supper of potatoes and buttermilk and then marched off to the laager, four miles distant. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland After my accidental discovery of the Boer laager near Spitz Kop there was a long discussion by Lord Methuen and his staff of the possibilities of surrounding and attacking the enemy. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 A few burghers were wounded early in the fight and brought to the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The letters were distributed about the laager, and there was abundance of reading matter. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War On that day the townspeople, for greater safety, went into laager on the racecourse, and the military lines were removed some three miles out, so as to avoid the persistent shelling of the enemy. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The savages were not vanquished, however, till terrible damage had been inflicted on the laager. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 On Friday morning, April 6th, a native guide came in with information that the enemy had a laager at a farm called Tweefontein, nine miles south-east of Boshof. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 Presently the bullets were dropping into the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Here we managed to get the rest of our laager over without much trouble. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War These forces were under the command of Colonel Kitchener, who was directed to make a midnight attack and seize the enemy's guns and laager. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 They lashed their waggons together to form a laager, and within it placed their women and children in partial safety. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 This morning we could see a long line of dust moving about twenty miles to the north-east; but it has subsided, and the Boers are probably in laager. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 In the meanwhile the great laager treks on and approaches to the nek, nearer and nearer. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z We rode on that night to my laager at Potgietersdrift, but having to go by a roundabout way it took us till early next morning before we reached our destination. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War In a laager in the remote distance 500 more Boers were reported to be hidden in reserve. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The following day the British laager was attacked by a horde of Zulus, who were routed. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 What was my surprise to see lying below me the smoke and waggons and picketed horses of the enemy's laager! The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 They were indignant that I had not remained with the laager, and ordered me with curses and indescribably foul language to halt. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z We landed several shells into the enemy's laager, and if we had been able to get nearer he would certainly have been compelled to run. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War This checked their advance upon the front, and they then threatened the cattle laager, hard by, by a flanking movement. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign It was decided to evacuate the town, and form two laagers, one at the camp, and one between the Roman Catholic church and the jail. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Two-thirds of them spoke English, as nearly all in this laager were from Heidelberg. Impressions of a War Correspondent Meanwhile I had almost without noticing got into a women's laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Commandant D. Joubert, of the Carolina Commando, then sent a message asking for reinforcements for the Pretoria laager, situated to the north-west of Ladysmith. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War At last, when all was nearly over, he was seen in a corner of the laager, leaning against a waggon wheel, keeping the Zulus at bay. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign In the camp the women and children were to be placed, while the Infantry Volunteers garrisoned the convent laager. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Find out where his wagon is in the laager, and then wait till the sentry’s asleep, and crawl out of this thing, and nobble the lot.” A Dash from Diamond City I now thought that I should be able to accompany this laager to the district of Harrismith, and thus realise my wish to visit my own congregation. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The mountains were covered with cattle from the laagers about Glencoe Station. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War I say he go on till we get to laager. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer Life in Pretoria was enlivened by occasional sorties against the Boer laagers, where the enemy was supposed to number some 800 strong. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 “But the Boer laagers and outposts!” whispered back West. A Dash from Diamond City The laager then trekked to Plat Kop, taking the prisoners along with it. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Luckily General Botha had deemed it his duty to form a rearguard and cover our retreat; otherwise the English would have captured a large number of laagers, and many burghers whose horses were done up. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War There’ll be an alarm directly about a lion getting into the laager.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer The laagers were distributed at distances of four and eight miles from the town, and were connected by a system of patrolling, which rendered communication from within or without almost impossible. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 I wonder whether there is a box in the laager?” A Dash from Diamond City A laager of women, however, in which I was by chance, was not so fortunate. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z This compelled us to send to the head laager near Ladysmith for a fresh supply of powder. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War If he had been a Boer I’d have put him on one of the captured horses and sent him to his laager, but I feel as if I must keep this fellow. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer The night was passed at Mount Prospect, and a laager made. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 They’re turning back from the front and hurrying up their rear so as to form laager round their big guns. A Dash from Diamond City I left the laager when the reinforcement approached, and went to Reitz. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Encircling his laager was another chain of "randten" entirely occupied and fortified, and we soon realised what a large and entrenched stretch of ground it was. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War “Hadn’t you better turn the heads of the leading bullocks now towards the laager, Joeboy?” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer One of these attacks took place while the force was in laager, on the 25th of October. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Look right across the laager; there are men coming on there!” A Dash from Diamond City Soon we prisoners-of-war were being fired at by the burghers who were storming the laager from the south-east side, and our guards allowed us to seek refuge in one of the huts. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The inhabitants of the country were not a little surprised, not to say alarmed, to find, early one Sunday morning, a big laager occupying the plateau. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The patient stated that the shot was fired by a man he recognised in a laager 150 yards distant from him. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre North of the river, some cannon were placed in advanced works, three-quarters of a mile from the rifle pits, between which and the river, in the open, was the "laager" of ammunition and other wagons. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 “Because we are going straight for that great wagon laager.” A Dash from Diamond City It was he who, with his burghers, had stormed the laager from the east. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z My laager had been at Potgietersdrift all this time, and for the time being we were deprived of our tents. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War One other advantage of these wagons, the possibility of converting them into an excellent laager, is not to be underrated. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre At the latter extremity, nearer the road, are two marked elevations, with a neck between them, in which was the Boers' laager. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 Anna straightened herself and looked about her; there was nothing else for it but that she must start a fire, ere the battle-line swept up and on to the laager. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories Separating myself from them, when I learnt that the English had retired from Woodside, I soon found myself, now for the third time, again in a laager of women. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z My scouts returned on the third day and reported that my commando and its laager had safely got through, and could be expected the next day. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War We stayed on the mountain until sunset, and then went down to the laager. Three Years' War The fire of the batteries, however, was extremely destructive to the Boer laager, causing several explosions, and great distress to the enemy could not but ensue from this injury to their only base. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 We must get round to the laager again. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories They always kept him informed as to the movements of the enemy, and he made the little laager shift every evening according to circumstances. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I made the round of the laager, and I am bound to say that in spite of the trying circumstances, my burghers were in fairly cheerful spirits. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The burghers were exhausted by hunger and thirst, for they had had nothing to eat except the provisions which they had brought in their saddle-bags from the laager. Three Years' War Suddenly a white flag was seen to flutter defeat from a kopje beyond the laager. Sir John French An Authentic Biography One night he sent fifty-three men with orders to use only the bayonet, and this insignificant force crept silently to the enemy's trenches in the darkness, and scattered six hundred Boers from their laager. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' I was nearly a mile away from the laager, which meanwhile had fallen into the hands of the enemy, and almost out of danger when some troops came up. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z A Boer laager always looks twice as large as it really is when seen from a little distance. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War Later on, we shall see in what a predicament the Republican laagers were placed through the toleration of this irregularity. Three Years' War While this double fire was distracting the Boers, French stormed their laager. Sir John French An Authentic Biography It is difficult to write without unbridled contempt of their inhuman bombardment of the women and children's laager in the gallant little town which neither their valour nor cunning could reduce. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' The officers placed themselves in a row, and made signals to the horsemen to come to the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The two unfortunate men were at once carried to the laager and attended to with greatest care. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War It was very annoying that the laager was so far off, but it was impossible to carry off the valuable ammunition which we found on the train. Three Years' War Being higher than the surrounding kopjes, it commands both Colesberg and the enemy's laager. Sir John French An Authentic Biography It was a sort of laager of ox carts over which flew the red cross. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia Hardly had we entered it, when we heard the English saying that our burghers who had attacked from the eastern side had retaken the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z As already stated, part of the enemy's forces were camping out near Poortjesnek, so close by that we had to shift our laager and commando to a more healthy part on account of the horse-sickness. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War I left the laager behind and rode on in advance with a horse-commando. Three Years' War The laager was instantly abandoned, and a second, two thousand yards farther off, suffered the same fate. Sir John French An Authentic Biography Late at night scouts brought news of masses of Boers crossing the Tintwa Pass, and going into laager with their waggons only fifteen miles away to the west. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege With the greatest speed we saddled and inspanned and very quickly the laager hurried on, whilst the burghers took up positions to hold back the enemy until the waggons and carts were out of danger. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Our laagers were not in a very satisfactory position, more as regards our safety than the question of health, sickness being expected to make itself felt only later in the year. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War I had forbidden any shooting, for an engagement would have only produced the greatest confusion in my big laager. Three Years' War In the Boer laagers were coffee shops run by speculative young Boers. Cecil Rhodes Man and Empire-Maker Far in front the cavalry—the 5th Lancers and 19th Hussars with the Natal Volunteers—were sweeping over the patches of plain and struggling up the hills in search of that reported laager. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege So, without perturbation, the laager went forward, slow but determined, when—Boom! Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z After our big laager had been arranged, Boer fashion, and the camp fire threw its lurid light against the weird dark outline of the woods, the Boers grouped themselves over the veldt. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War No man uttered a word of complaint; each man did his work so quickly that one could hardly believe that a laager could be put on the move in so short a time. Three Years' War Is this hundredth day of siege to be the last, or shall we wake to-morrow to hear that the Boer laagers are back again, and the relieving force once more south of the Tugela? Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith The Boer laagers have increased in size, and are not so carefully hidden. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege Here and there a small laager was captured, but the majority baffled the enemy. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z About a fortnight later a waggon drove up to our laager at Windhoek, carrying Lieutenant De Hart, accompanied by a member of President Burger's bodyguard, some armed burghers, and the condemned man De Kock. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War Nevertheless we had to do some fighting, to protect our laager from a force of cavalry that was rapidly coming up with us. Three Years' War About 2 A.M. one of the pickets came to the laager to report a noise, which sounded like the tramp of horses, but he could not, on account of the intense darkness, see any objects. In the Shadow of Death Hour after hour we waited, recalling tales of Indian life and Afridi warfare, or watching the lights in the Boer laagers reflected on a cloudy sky. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege I also left the laager and hastened as fast as the mules could drag the spider. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The whole laager could outspan under their shade, and it was a delightful, refreshing sensation to find oneself protected from the burning sun. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War But with the loss of this Krupp we saved the laager. Three Years' War Of these a large proportion usually remained in the laagers, and never fired a shot at the enemy. In the Shadow of Death However, the balloon reports the presence of laagers of ten commandoes in sight. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege Immediately after I had joined the President his laager proceeded in the direction of Lindley. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I sent out Commandant Muller with a strong patrol, while I placed the laager in a safe position, in the ridge of kopjes running from Rhenosterkop some miles to the north. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War Sir,— I have been obliged, owing to the overwhelming forces of the enemy, to surrender unconditionally with all the Orange Free State laagers here. Three Years' War The kopje was about 1,000 to 1,200 yards from my laager. In the Shadow of Death From my station on Observation Hill I could see a new Boer laager drawn up, about six miles away, at the far end of the Long Valley. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege The two men proved to be burghers, who, along with some others, had charge of a women's laager not far off. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Men who were suffering from various kinds of illnesses, and who should have been in a physician’s care, were to be seen in every laager. With the Boer Forces We found that this force was the very one that had flanked our laager the previous week, when we were passing Ventersdorp. Three Years' War At about 10 P.M. we left the laager in order to climb the hill at half-past 2 A.M. In the Shadow of Death Their new laager up the Long Valley had disappeared. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege The sun had just set when the laager reached the farm of Christiaan de Beer, and shortly after passed it, and continued in the dark until the moon rose. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z A visitor in one of the laagers in Natal once spoke of a Boer burgher as a “soldier.” With the Boer Forces The enemy did not appear and the laager escaped without let or hindrance—and so we camped at Vanvurenskloof. Three Years' War The firing was in the direction of the laager. In the Shadow of Death The Boers had moved one of their waggon laagers a little further back, but the main camps were unchanged. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege Whilst I was thus engaged a bullet whistled past my ear, and I saw with surprise that it came from our burghers who had taken the laager from the east side. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z When the young burghers arrived at the Boer laager with the captured rifles and bandoliers, General Cronje asked them why they did not bring the men. With the Boer Forces The same evening we arrived at the farm of Rhenosterpoort, where our laager had waited since we had crossed the Vaal River more than a week ago. Three Years' War Lord Roberts's forces were almost on Cronje's laager before they were perceived, and unfortunately they were even then entirely under-estimated and consequently thought light of. In the Shadow of Death The result was that the Boers had time to turn out in force from a neighbouring laager, and were waiting to receive our men as they came downPg 210 the hill. From Aldershot to Pretoria A Story of Christian Work among Our Troops in South Africa From the bare ridge on the one side and the open plain on the other they had stormed the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z He and several other Boers were standing on one of the hills near the laager when they observed three British soldiers emerging from one of the small forts on the outskirts of the city. With the Boer Forces I intended to make it known on the farms which I passed on the way that I was going back, hoping thus to draw the attention of the English from our laager. Three Years' War At noon the burghers returned to the laager. In the Shadow of Death The river water, rendered poisonous by the bodies of men and cattle from Cronje's camp, and the horrible filth of his laager, were responsible for what followed. From Aldershot to Pretoria A Story of Christian Work among Our Troops in South Africa I started immediately, and on the 24th of October I arrived in his laager, and resolved, at his friendly request, to remain with him. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Every foreign officer was welcomed in Pretoria and in the laagers, but he was asked to enlist as a private, or ordinary burgher. With the Boer Forces Thus our ways parted—the President going to the Government of the South African Republic, the laager to the north, and I back to the Free State. Three Years' War We returned to the laager well supplied with clothes and foodstuffs. In the Shadow of Death The enemy were found in a laager in a strong position in some rather steep kopjes, and it was at once evident that they were expecting strong reinforcements from surrounding farms. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front Commandant van Niekerk constantly received reports from his outposts, which were placed at a certain distance from the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z While Ladysmith was being besieged by the Boers there were many interesting incidents in the laagers of the burghers, even if there was little of exciting interest. With the Boer Forces The enemy, however, was not aware of the position of our laager. Three Years' War After some twenty minutes of sharp musketry fire the "cease fire" sounded, and everything was again quiet; it was then found that the whole laager had fallen into British hands. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 For a day and a half I lay at that laager whilst our wounded men were brought in, and here I should like to say a word to the people of England. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front But though we were exposed to much discomfort, the time passed rapidly, especially as we had something to read in the laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z When Louis Botha became Commandant-General of the army he issued an order that women would not be permitted to visit the laagers, and few, if any, took part in the engagements for some time thereafter. With the Boer Forces His determination to remain in that ill-fated laager cost him dearly. Three Years' War It was here that the laager was supposed to be situated, and an extension was made and the advance continued. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 They live, when out in laager, like Spartans, they dress anyhow, sleep anyhow, and eat just rusks and precious little else. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front The Frankfort laager had increased considerably since Monday, a number of Transvaal women having joined it, and now consisted of about seventy waggons. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I spent many weeks with them, in their laagers, commandos, and homes, and I have none but the happiest recollections of my sojourn in the Boer country. With the Boer Forces General Philip Botha conducted the prisoners and the booty to the President's camp, returning to our laager on the following morning. Three Years' War The Devons had the furthest to go, perhaps one and a half miles to reach the far side of the laager. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 When a clear case is made out against a burgher by trial before his commandant the whole commando in laager is summoned to witness the criminal's reward. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front If anyone wishes to witness real misery, let him go to a large women's laager. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Scores of boys not more than twelve years were in the laagers in Natal, and hundreds of less age than the minimum prescribed by the military law were in every commando in the country. With the Boer Forces The British had retreated before our advance, thus opening a road between us and the laager. Three Years' War Suddenly they all returned into the laager out of sight, only to appear again in a few minutes on horseback. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 In war time the Boer never, under any circumstances, makes his laager in the open country if there are any kopjes about. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front Thither also the laager and forty-three captured burghers were brought. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The old farmer had been absent from his laager less than an hour when he saw a small body of British soldiers at the foot of a kopje. With the Boer Forces He was thus forced to retire, and then discovered that the enemy were approaching our laager; and he had a hair's breadth escape from capture in bringing me the report. Three Years' War "That's the position of the laager, just behind that little knoll," whispered an intelligence scout; "but it seems as if the bird has flown." The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 By this means the Boers make their laagers almost impregnable. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front His plan was to take his column by train as far as Molteno, whence a night march of about eight miles would bring it into position for attacking the Boer laager. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans There were hundreds of men in the Natal laagers who never engaged in one battle and never fired a shot in the first six months of the war. With the Boer Forces But it was not only the women and children who were on the verge of starvation; the burghers still left in the laagers were in the same predicament. Three Years' War In about five minutes' time the laager was roused by a Boer, who commenced swearing roundly at some one in a very loud voice. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 I'll bet you fifty pounds to five you have never put your head inside a Boer laager in war time in your life. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front Suddenly a white flag was seen fluttering near the laager between the kopjes. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans General Meyer pitched quoits with his men, General Botha swapped tobacco with any one of his burghers, and General Smuts and one of his officers held the whist championship of their laager. With the Boer Forces The presence of women in our laager was a great hindrance to me in my work. Three Years' War The distance from Lydenburg to Piet Schwartz's laager by road is about eighteen miles; the distance marched by the column could not have been under twenty miles, and this over very difficult ground. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Having pitched his laager, the commander sends out his scouts; some amble off on horseback at a pace they call a "tripple"—a gait which all the Boers educate their nags to adopt. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front When the work at the laager at the farms, which was impeded by artillery fire from the S.W., was sufficiently advanced, the northern screen was withdrawn. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans Another striking feature of life in the Boer laagers was the deep religious feeling which manifested itself in a thousand different ways. With the Boer Forces After breakfast we climbed the kop; and when we had made our observation we followed after the laager. Three Years' War The news of the relief of Kimberley was received by the garrison on February 17th, and it was reported that General French had captured five laagers. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 When the scouts are out the laager is fixed for the night—not a very exhaustive proceeding, as the Boers do not go in for luxuries of any kind. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front He threw out screens and proceeded to entrench and form a laager; while the screens faced in the open the fire of the enemy under cover in the bush on the high ground. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans In their laagers the Boers had religious services at daybreak and after sunset every day, whether they were near to the enemy or far away. With the Boer Forces Meanwhile General Hattingh had attacked the enemy in the rear and thus compelled them to withdraw their vanguard, which was then not far from the women's laager and had nearly succeeded in capturing it. Three Years' War These stated that their friends in the laagers were badly off for meat and had hardly any horses left, most of them having died of horse-sickness. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Recently a British officer who had business in a Boer laager asked a commander why they set the Yeomen free when they made them prisoners. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front The commandants were at variance and there was indiscipline in the laagers. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans He could go on picket duty and have a brush with the enemy whenever he felt inclined to do so, or he could remain in his laager and never have a glimpse of the enemy. With the Boer Forces The English now directed their fire upon the women's laager, to compel it to come to a standstill. Three Years' War The foot of the low hills behind which was the laager, had been reached, and the officers were busy getting their men collected. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 I did not know the Boers gave British refugees the free run of their war laagers, and I'm interested in the matter, being a scribe myself and a man of peace. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front On November 6 he was surprised in laager near Bothaville, but escaped with Steyn and the greater portion of his command on the first alarm. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans When the forces of the enemy approached Pretoria the women made heroic efforts to encourage the burghers, and frequently went to the laagers to cheer them to renewed resistance. With the Boer Forces For I heard a few days later that the enemy had not been able to pursue the laager as their draft-cattle and horses were so completely exhausted, that they had fallen down dead in heaps. Three Years' War Starting again at 9 p.m. and marching all through the night, they attacked some Boer laagers at dawn. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 I saw no literature in laager except Bibles. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front According to De Wet's account, he considered it a point of honour to remain with the women, children, and wagons in the laager, which every hour was growing more unfit for occupation. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The bombardment of the laager was renewed, and the burghers realised that Froneman had been beaten back by the enemy. With the Boer Forces On August the 14th President Steyn left the laager on his way to Machadodorp; and I myself took my departure three days later. Three Years' War After some heavy firing the laagers, which had been completely surprised, were captured with all their tents, etc. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 No, on the whole, I do not consider it healthy to try to fool with a married woman in a Boer fighting laager, apart altogether from the moral aspect of the affair. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front To this message, which was suspected in Ladysmith to have originated in the Boer laagers, White replied that he had no intention of surrendering. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans On Monday morning it seemed as if the very blades of grass for miles around the Boer laager were belching shot and shell over the dongas and trenches where the burghers had sought shelter. With the Boer Forces He told me that after I had left the laager, the burghers had not been troubled again by the English. Three Years' War The remainder of the column was to proceed by the main road and attack the laager at daybreak. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Take, e.g., the lurid account sent by one of our correspondents about the awful effects of our shell fire upon General Cronje's laager. With Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train A peremptory message was returned, in which he was ordered "to rush the laager at all costs," even without Stephenson's support. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans He generally had his sons or brothers with him in the same laager, and to a Boer there was always much joy in this. With the Boer Forces He had gone on to Waterberg, and after having stayed there for a short time, he had returned to the laager. Three Years' War The mounted troops reported that the Boers were in position above Waterval, where there was a large women's laager. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 When the discussion was at its height, information was received that the Johannesburg laager was surrounded by the enemy. With Steyn and De Wet The reason which induced Cronje to remain in his laager, namely the expected arrival of help from outside, also determined Kitchener to attack it without delay. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans It is a Boer custom to shake hands with friends or strangers, and whenever a general visited a laager adjoining his own, the hand-shaking reminded one of the President’s public reception days at Washington. With the Boer Forces I had been to the laager at "Prospect" the night before, with the intention of returning so as to be in time for the storming of the town. Three Years' War Messengers now began to arrive from the Boer laagers carrying white flags. With Rimington Searching carefully for the fault, my progress was slow, and it was afternoon when the Johannesburg laager was reached. With Steyn and De Wet Kitchener's plan might have been foreseen by any officer who had been present at manoeuvres: a preliminary bombardment of the laager, followed by a holding frontal attack, in combination with rolling-up flank attacks. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans It was the same with strangers who visited the laagers, and many a sore wrist testified to the Boer’s republicanism. With the Boer Forces The sun had already set before we had put everything in order, and it was late in the evening when we returned to our laager at "Prospect." Three Years' War There is a Boer laager some miles above the camp, the scourings of which—horrid thought!—are constantly brought down to us. With Rimington When I entered the laager it was to find that all the waggons had already retreated, and the tents standing deserted. With Steyn and De Wet An envoy was sent by De Wet into the laager to urge Cronje to break out. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans He loved his home more than the laagers at the front, and he took advantage of every opportunity to return to his home and family. With the Boer Forces We had several slight skirmishes with the English; and at sunset we nearly fell into their hands, but fortunately we were successful in holding the enemy in check until our small laager had passed. Three Years' War Later a troop of us penetrated into the deep recess among the hills where they had their laager. With Rimington The distance between the different laagers lengthened considerably, and a speedy and certain method of communication soon became a necessity. With Steyn and De Wet Soon after sunrise on the anniversary of Majuba Hill the white flag was raised in the laager. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The will of the majority prevailed, and on February 27th, the anniversary of Majuba Hill, after ten days of fighting, the white flag was hoisted above the dilapidated laager. With the Boer Forces But they had now left the laager alone and returned to Kroonstad. Three Years' War Several Boers, as they fled, had been shot down near the laager. With Rimington At sunrise the others returned, saying that the Standerton laager had moved much higher up, and that the Johannesburg laager was the next on the list. With Steyn and De Wet Cronje, though urged to break out of his laager on the night of February 17, refused to move. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The day before the battle General De Wet and his men were in laager several miles east of Brandfort, whither they had fled after the fall of Bloemfontein. With the Boer Forces The General reported that the English from Jagersrust were hotly pursuing the women's laager. Three Years' War But sheer above all, above yellow veldt and ruined Boer laager, rose the hill, the position we had carried, grim and rigid against the sunset and all black. With Rimington |
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