Boer Wars Collection (page 3)

Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Cecil John Rhodes (1853 -1902) British businessman, mining magnate and politician in south Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony

The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. British forces cross the Sand River advancing on Boer positions during the Second Boer War

Crossing the Komati River, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Crossing the Komati River, 1902. On November 7, 1900 the banks of the Komati were the site of a battle between the British Empire and the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Ian Hamilton, 1901. Creator: Johnston & Hoffmann
Major-General Ian Hamilton, 1901. Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) Scottish British Army General, with an extensive Imperial military career

The Royal Marines, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Royal Marines, 1901. The Royal Marines, a light infantry unit of the Royal Navy were sent to attack Graspan in South Africa in 1899. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Northumberland Fusiliers (Corporal) and DurhamLight Infantry (Lance-Corporal), 1901
Northumberland Fusiliers (Corporal) and Durham Light Infantry (Lance-Corporal), 1901. The Northumberland Fusiliers received battle honours for the Battle of Modder River during the second Boer War

Scout - 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Scout - 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), 1901. 6th Dragoon Guards cavalry regiment of the British Army was sent to South Africa in November 1899

Durban, Natal, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Durban, Natal, 1901. The Colony of Natal was a British colony annexed from the Boer Republic of Natalia on 4 May 1843. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Reginald Pole-Carew (1849-1924) British Army officer who served with Lord Roberts during the Second Boer War 1899-1902

Commander and Able-Seaman, R. N. 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Commander and Able-Seaman, R.N. 1901. The Royal Navy, the United Kingdoms naval warfare force landed guns from HM Ships Terrible and Powerful to help in the relief of the siege of Ladysmith

Lieut. -General Sir H. M. Leslie-Rundle, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
Lieut.-General Sir H. M. Leslie-Rundle, K.C.B. 1901. Leslie Rundle (1856-1934) British Army general during the Second Boer War commanding the 8th Division of the South African Field Force

Sergeant - 18th Hussars, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant - 18th Hussars, 1901. 18th Royal Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army was deployed to South Africa in 1899 for service in the Second Boer War

Lieutenant-General Tucker, C. B. 1901. Creator: Raja Deen Dajal
Lieutenant-General Tucker, C.B. 1901. Charles Tucker (1838-1935) British Army officer who commanded the garrison in the City of Pretoria

Mounted Infantry, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Mounted Infantry, 1901. In the Second Boer War, the British raised large forces of mounted infantry who rode horses instead of marching. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Settles Scouts were named after Colonel Sir H H Settle KCB DSO RE. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke

Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Charles Cavendish (1850- 1907), commanded the 10th battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry in the Second Boer War

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

Return of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. Creators
Return of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Lieut. -General Sir Archibald Hunter, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-General Sir Archibald Hunter, K.C.B. 1901. Sir Archibald Hunter (1856-1936) senior officer in the British Army who distinguished himself during the Boer War, leading the march on Pretoria

H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein (1867 -1900) grandson of Queen Victoria, served as a staff officer in the Second Boer War in the relief of Ladysmith under

British Prisoners on Their Way to Pretoria: The First Halt, 1901. Creator: Samuel Begg
British Prisoners on Their Wat to Pretoria: The First Halt, 1901. The Boers transport British prisoners to a prison camp in Pretoria, South Africa, during the second Boer War

The Disaster at Koornspruit: Driverless Teams Stampeding, 1901. Creator: John Charlton
The Disaster at Koornspruit: Driverless Teams Stampeding, 1901. Boer ambush known as Sannas Post led by Christiaan de Wet on 31 March 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. Creator: Frank Dadd
Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking lasted 217 days during the Second Boer War

Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts, 1902. Creator: F de Harnen
Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts after being addressed by Lord Kitchener, 1902. Lord Kitchener as Chief of Staff (1900-1902)

Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. Creator: GW Wilson and Company
Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: J&S Cumming
Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, K.C.B. 1901. Francis Clery (1838-1926) British Army officer who took part in the Anglo-Zulu War

The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An Evening Concert, 1900. Creator: A Forestier
The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An Evening Concert in Market Square by the Pipers of the Highland Brigade, 1900. British forces entered the Orange Free State

The Harbour, Buffalo River, East London, 1901. Creator: Wilson
The Harbour, Buffalo River, East London, 1901. East London served as a supply port to service military headquarters at nearby King Williams Town. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Train Conveying the Remains of Mr. Rhodes Saluted by the Blockhouse Guards, 1902
The Train Conveying the Remains of Mr. Rhodes Saluted by the Blockhouse Guards on its Way to the Matoppo Hills, 1902. Cecil Rhodes served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896

The Inspection of Colonial Soldiers at Windsor Castle by Queen Victoria, Nov. 16, 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Strathconas Horse, 1900. Creator: Pittaway
Strathconas Horse, 1900. Strathconas Horse landed in Cape Town on 10th April 1900. Up until then Lord Strathcona had covered the costs but the regiment was funded by the British Government as soon as

Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Creator
Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa was seconded by the British as a garrison to intercept shipments of arms being sent by

Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. British forces entered the territory of the Orange Free State and occupied the capital Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

Conveying Wounded to Wynberg Hospital Camp, 1900. Creator: Alfs Hosking
Conveying Wounded to Wynberg Hospital Camp, 1900. A Military Hospital was set up at Wynberg, a suburb of Cape Town suring the Second Boer War. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Hindoo Refugees from the Transvaal in Camp at Cape Town, 1900. Creator: Alfs Hosking
Hindoo Refugees from the Transvaal in Camp at Cape Town, 1900. Many Indians in South Africa are descendants of migrants from colonial India. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lieut. -General Hon. N. G. Lyttelton, C. B. 1900. Creator: Unknown
Lieut.-General Hon. N. G. Lyttelton, C.B. 1900. Neville Gerald Lyttelton (1845-1931) British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War

The 2nd Northampton Regiment, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The 2nd Northampton Regiment, 1901. The 2nd battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment, a line infantry regiment of the British Army saw overseas service in South Africa

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Brigadier-General The Earl of Dundonald, 1900. Creator: Robert Faulkner & Co
Brigadier-General The Earl of Dundonald, 1900. Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald (1852-1935) Scottish representative peer

Major-General H. J. T. Hildyard, C. B. 1900. Creator: C Knight
Major-General H. J. T. Hildyard, C.B. 1900. Sir Henry John Thoroton Hildyard (1846-1916) British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War and was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief

Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Creator: Hermanus Willem Koekkoek
Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Klippan was the last battle fought by the Greys in the Boer War, the British suffered many casualties

Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901.Simons Town on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula named after Simon van der Stel

Major-General A. Fitzroy Hart, C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General A. Fitzroy Hart, C.B. 1900. Major-General Arthur Fitzroy Hart (1844-1910) served in the First Boer War from 1881-82

The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Major-General Henry J. T. Hildyards 2nd Brigade captured the 1

A Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Creator: Unknown
A Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Edenburg, a small sheep and cattle farming town about 80 kilometres south of Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa

Balloon Map Illustrating the Battle of Pieters and Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Balloon Map Illustrating the Battle of Pieters and Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. IV", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, under Boer attack on the full moon, 26 September 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

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