Meanwhile on the extreme right the mounted troops under Dundonald were to cover the flank and to attack Hlangwane Hill, a formidable position held strongly by the enemy upon the south bank of the Tugela.

The remaining Fusilier brigade of infantry was to support this movement on the right.

The guns were to cover the various attacks, and if possible gain a position from which the trenches might be enfiladed.

This, simply stated, was the work which lay before the British army.

In the bright clear morning sunshine, under a cloudless blue sky, they advanced with high hopes to the assault.