Queen Victoria... visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns... 1898, (1901)Queen Victoria at Netley Hospital visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns, December 3, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) with injured men of the British Army
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)
Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Villers-Bretonneux was the scene of the first tank battle in history, on 24th April 1918
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)
The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: UnknownThe Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John TrumbullThe Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: LafayetteField Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoHousehold Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War
Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: UnknownSoldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Interval of Peace: British bomb-gun section enjoying a hand at cards while the sentries keep watch through the periscopes
The Black Watch. Forward the 42nd! at the Alma, 1854, (1939). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & CoThe Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)
Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoPipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Pipe-Major Fraser flanked by Piper James Pourie (right) and Piper John Gordon (left). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: KnightSir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879
Major General Sir Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & FryBindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Blood (1842-1940), commanding Meerut District, Bengal, was one of the few officers to see action in both the Zulu and Afghan campaigns of 1879
General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. CreatorThe Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoOfficer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme
British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums
Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front
The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French
The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812
The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801
First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: CrownFirst line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoIndian cavalrymen, 1896. Guides Cavalry (Queens Own) of the North West Frontier; the Central India Horse; the 1st Bengal Cavalry (the famous 1st Irregulars)
An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: UnknownAn Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century
A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827
12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)
Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt
The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & CoThe Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. The Grenadier Guard, an infantry regiment of the British Army were deployed to South Africa
Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Creator: Elliott & FryBrigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Charles Gore Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll, (1852-1927), Scottish general commissioned to the Imperial Yeomanry
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: UnknownMafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)
A section of Seaforth Highlanders snatching a moments respite, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail. (Colorised black and white print)
Officers of the Highland Light Infantry, 1901. Creator: Gregory & CoOfficers of the Highland Light Infantry, 1901. The Highland Light Infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881 and was posted to South Africa in October 1899
Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British Forces Round the Latter, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, for Inspection by General Brabant, January 12, 1901, 1901. British military parade in colonial South Africa
Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano LtdMajor-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D.S.O. 1901. Horace Smith-Dorrien (1858-1930) British Army General. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who also distinguished himself in
Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & SmithMajor-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1901. Creator: Gregory & CoThe Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1901. The 1st battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers line infantry regiment of the British Army served in the 1899 to 1902 Second Boer War
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIBurning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them
Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & FryColonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoDrum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C
Cyclists - Lancashire Fusiliers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & CoCyclists - Lancashire Fusiliers, 1900. Infantry regiment of the British Army with distinguished service through many years and wars
The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C