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Assault on Wagon Hill, 2nd Boer War, 6 January 1900. Wagon Hill, 5km south of Ladysmith, was an important British position during the Siege of Ladysmith which lasted from 1 November 1899 to 28 February 1900. On 6 January the position was stormed by Boer forces but they were repulsed after a fierce battle. The final clearance was achieved by the Devons (1st Devonshire Rifles).