Ladysmith Siege

The Ladysmith Siege was a pivotal event during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), where Boer forces besieged the town of Ladysmith in South Africa. For 118 days, British troops and civilians inside the town endured constant artillery fire and shortages of supplies. Despite being outnumbered and cut off from reinforcements, the defenders held firm. The siege ended when British forces launched a relief expedition, breaking the Boer encirclement in February 1900. This event highlighted the challenges of frontier warfare and demonstrated the resilience of the defenders, becoming a symbol of endurance during the conflict.