Monte Cristo and the less impressive Green Hill were now the final of the ring of hills before Hlangwane could be attacked. Green Hill on the west was occupied by Colonel Norcott whilst Colonel Dundonald attacked the eastern side of the ridge.
After a preliminary bombardment from the artillery on Hussars Hill on 18 February 1900, the Boers were forced out of their southern positions. The British troops dug in for the night and the ridge was finally taken early the following morning with the Boers having retreated.
Around midday on 19 February Major-General Barton reached the summit of Hlangwane with limited resistance from the Boers who were covering their retreat across the Tugela River. Hlangwane now became the position for the British artillery.
