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Item Ref# CS8215
Boer Celebration after the Battle of Amajuba, 1881
This figurine was produced by Michael Sutty Ltd (England) in a limited edition of 2000. It commemorates the resounding Boer victory at the Battle of Majuba (near Volksrust , South Africa ) on 27 February 1881 over the British Colonial forces. This last battle at the Amajuba Hill, concluded the First Boer War and secured the independence of the Boer Nation's country (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) from the occupying British Empire. Figurine stands about 12" tall. |
The Battle of Majuba
In the confusion and rising casualties, Colley attempted a fighting retreat but was shot by Boer marksmen. The rest of the British force fled down the rear slopes of Majuba, straight into the fire of Boer marksmen. Two hundred and eighty Britons were killed, captured or wounded. Although small in scope, the battle is historically significant and marked the beginning of the now famous fire and movement ('vuur en beweging') tactics.
It also confirmed, in the minds of the British, the strength of the Boers.
'Remember Majuba' became a rallying cry.
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He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6: 8 |