Battle of Spion Kop
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The Battle of Spion Kop was a battle of the Second Boer War fought in 1900. Joan Redfern's husband Oliver (TV: Human Nature) and Private Tommy Watkins (AUDIO: Tales from the Vault) were killed during the battle.
George Rocastle fought in the battle, as did the uncle of Alexander Shuttleworth. (PROSE: Human Nature)