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Military camp at De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodMilitary camp at De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. The camp as it appeared before Lord Roberts advance to Kimberley. Stereoscopic card
Side view of a Boer trench at the foot of Hlangwane Hill, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodSide view of a Boer trench at the foot of Hlangwane Hill, South Africa, 1901. Trenches used by the Boers in their victory over the British at the Battle of Colenso on 15th December 1899
Bridge over the Modder River, South Africa, 21st February 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodBridge over the Modder River, South Africa, 21st February 1900. Hurriedly repairing the bridge to pass a train with supplies into Kimberley during the Boer War. Stereoscopic card
Looking north-west to the Daspoort Range, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodLooking north-west to the Daspoort Range, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. The Post Office is in the foreground. Stereoscopic card
Intervewing a Boer farmer at his home near Brandfort, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodIntervewing a Boer farmer at his home near Brandfort, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Stereoscopic card
Spion Kop, from a Boer trench on Krantz Kloot, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodSpion Kop, from a Boer trench on Krantz Kloot, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card. In January 1900, the hill of Spion Kop was the scene of a major defeat for the British army under General Sir
Tugela River and Mount Alice from Spion Kop, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodTugela River and Mount Alice from Spion Kop, South Africa, 1901. In January 1900 a British army of 20, 000 men under General Sir Redvers Buller was defeated by 8000 Boers under General Louis Botha at
Troops defending New Zealand Hill, Slingersfontein, South Africa, 25th January 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodTroops defending New Zealand Hill, Slingersfontein, South Africa, 25th January 1900. View showing hills in the distance held by the Worcestershire Regiment
Looking into the Orange Free State, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodLooking into the Orange Free State, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. View over the 12th Brigade camp and Signal Hill, Slingersfontein. Stereoscopic card
Australian Mounted Rifles after a skirmish at the Modder River, South Africa, 12th January 1900. Stereoscopic card
Infantry fording the Vet River during Lord Roberts advance on Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card
Royal Engineers repairing a railway destroyed by the Boers, Kroonstad, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card
The overpowered Boer prisoners resting on the road from Paardeberg to Modder River, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe overpowered Boer prisoners resting on the road from Paardeberg to Modder River, 1900. General Piet Cronjes men, captured by the British at the Battle of Paardeberg. Stereoscopic card
Cape Garrison artillery making it hot for the Boers across the Modder River, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card
Clearing the remaining Germans out of the trenches by hand grenages, 1900s. Artist: CrownClearing the remaining Germans out of the trenches by hand grenages, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Royal Munster Fusiliers fighting at Honey Nest Kloof, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodRoyal Munster Fusiliers fighting at Honey Nest Kloof, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail
An advanced trench held by Dogras and an Indian Cavalry machine-gun section, 1900sAn advanced trench held by Dogras and an Indian cavalry machine-gun section, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Lord Roberts infantry crossing the Zand river, South Africa, c1900s. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodLord Roberts infantry crossing the Zand river, South Africa, c1900s. An observation balloon watches out for Boers. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Lord Roberts entering Pretoria, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
Field Marshal, the Earl Kitchener, early 20th century. Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman
General Piet Joubert (1831-1900) and staff, late 19th century (1935). Joubert was a South African general who opposed British annexation of the Transvaal region in 1877
Major MF Rimington, Commandant Rimingtons Guides, 1900. Artist: LafyetteMajor MF Rimington, Commandant Rimingtons Guides, 1900. Portrait of the commander of Rimingtons Guides, a unit of light horse recruited from English-speaking South Africans to fight on the Imperial
Brigadier General Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Elliott & FryBrigadier General Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1900. Charles William Compton Cavendish, 3rd Baron Chesham (1850-1907), in uniform during the Boer War
The Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900. Artist: Richard KnotelThe Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900
Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900. Artist:s PaleySecond Anglo-Boer War, February 1900
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeneral Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times
Lieutenant-Colonel WD Otter, commanding Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: GrayLieutenant-Colonel William Dillon Otter, commanding Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, South Africa, 1902. In 1908 Otter (1843-1929) became the first Canadian-born soldier to command Canadas army
Major-General Sir William Penn Symons, British soldier, c1899 (1902). Artist: R StanleyMajor-General Sir William Penn Symons, British soldier, c1899 (1902). Symons (1843-1899) was mortally wounded at Talana Hill
Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil, (1867-1918), British soldier and colonial administrator in EgyptArtist: LafayetteLord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil, British soldier and colonial administrator in Egypt, 1902. Gascoyne-Cecil (1867-1918) was chief staff officer at Mafeking during the siege of 1899-1900
Major-General RAP Clements, commanding 12th Brigade, South Africa. Artist: Elliott & FryMajor-General RAP Clements, commanding 12th Brigade, South Africa. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Major-General ETH Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Bassano StudioMajor-General Edward Thomas Henry Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Hutton (1848-1923) went on to be the first organiser of the Australian Army
Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, commanding 2nd Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: CummingLieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, commanding 2nd Division, South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Colonel Henry Parke Airey, commanding 1st Bushmens Contingent, South African Field Force, 1902. Artist: Kerry & CoColonel Henry Parke Airey, commanding 1st New South Wales Bushmens Contingent, South African Field Force, 1902. Airey (1842-1911) won the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in Burma in 1886
Lieutenant-General HJT Hildyard, Commanding 5th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: KnightLieutenant-General HJT Hildyard, Commanding 5th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hildyard was one of the British commanders at the Battle of Colenso (1899)
Lieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: GrayLieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Lieutenant-General Ian Hamilton, commanding Mounted Infantry Division, South Africa Field Force, 190Artist: Navy & ArmyLieutenant-General Ian Hamilton, commanding Mounted Infantry Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Hamilton (1853-1947) went on to command the ill-fated Gallipoli expedition in World War I
Colonel WH Mackinnon, commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: Elliott & FryColonel WH Mackinnon, commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Brigadier-General JG Dartnell, commanding Volunteer Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Artist: W Laws CancyBrigadier-General JG Dartnell, commanding Volunteer Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Alexander BassanoLieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hunter (1856-1936) was amongst those besieged by the Boers at Ladysmith
Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Bassano StudioMajor-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Lieutenant-General Reginald Pole-Carew, commanding 11th Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: GregoryLieutenant General Reginald Pole-Carew, commanding 11th Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Pole-Carew (1849-1924) served as a staff officer with Lord Roberts in the Afghan War
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Artist: Earl de la WarrLieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Bethune (1855-1930) served with the 92nd Highlanders in Afghanistan before switching to the cavalry
Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: EllisMajor-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. A Captain at Ali Musjid with the Rifle Brigade Howard had reached the rank of Major-General by the time he was
Major-General John Talbot Coke, commanding 10th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: HW BarnettMajor-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Brabazon served with the 10th Hussars in Afganistan and commanded a cavalry brigade in the Boer War
Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Artist: G LekegianRaymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Montmorency was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Omdurman in 1898
Major-General George Pretyman, Military Commandant, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1902. Aide-de-Camp on the march to Kandahar in the Seconf Afghan War
Lieutenant Colonel AW Thorneycroft, commanding Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry, 1902. Artist: MayallLieutenant Colonel AW Thorneycroft, commanding Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry, 1902. Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry was a unit of irregulars that saw service in the Boer War