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The Genl De La Rey Shell Hole in Lichtenburg, North West Province, is a historical site associated with General Koos de la Rey, a prominent Boer military leader during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902). The site marks the location where a shell from British artillery struck near De la Rey during the war, creating a hole that later became a landmark. De la Rey was known for his tactical brilliance and leadership of Boer forces in the western Transvaal, and this site commemorates a specific event in his military career. The site is now part of the Military Veterans Club in Lichtenburg, serving as a memorial to De la Rey and the broader history of the Boer forces. Lichtenburg itself was established in 1873 and played a role in the war, with De la Rey operating in the region.
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