Boers Gallery

Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights

Prinsloo's Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900) commanded the Boer Carolina Commando infantry regiment in their last position before surrender on 30 July 1900. From "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

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The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms

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 on April 4, 1900, and obtained their surrender at Reddersburg in the Orange Free State. From "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

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The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devons Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. Creator: William T Maud

The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devon's Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. The Battle of Wagon Hill took place during the Siege of Ladysmith in South Africa in 1900. the Boers made a determined assault on British defences and the 1st Devons were tasked with dislodging them. They did so with a bayonet charge, taking severe casualties. From "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. III", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

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