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Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone, 1837 circa (w / c)
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Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone, 1837 circa (w / c)
5920211 Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone, 1837 circa (w/c) by Derby, William (1786-1847); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone, 1837 circa.
Watercolour drawing by William Derby, 1837 circa.
Elphinstone (1782-1842) joined the British Army in 1804 and served throughout the Napoleonic Wars, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1813 he became commander of the 33rd Regiment of Foot, which he led at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). For his actions at Waterloo, Elphinstone was made a Companion of the Bath. After his promotion to colonel in 1825, he served for a time as aide-de-camp to King George IV.
Promoted to major-general in 1837, in 1841 he was given command of the Kabul garrison during the 1st Afghan War (1839-1842). In January 1842 Elphinstone led the disastrous British retreat from that city towards Jellalabad during which many soldiers and civilian camp followers were killed by Afghans hiding in the hills. He finally surrendered as a hostage in exchange for safe passage for civilians and died of dysentery in captivity on 23 April 1842.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22323750
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The print captures Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone in 1837, depicted in a watercolour drawing by William Derby. Elphinstone's distinguished military career began when he joined the British Army in 1804, serving valiantly during the Napoleonic Wars and rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. His leadership skills were showcased at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where he commanded the 33rd Regiment of Foot. Recognized for his bravery and achievements at Waterloo, Elphinstone was honored as a Companion of the Bath. Over time, he continued to excel within the army and served as aide-de-camp to King George IV after being promoted to colonel in 1825. In 1837, Elphinstone attained the rank of major-general and was entrusted with commanding the Kabul garrison during the tumultuous period known as the First Afghan War (1839-1842). Tragically, his tenure ended in disaster when he led a retreat from Kabul towards Jellalabad in January 1842. The treacherous journey resulted in numerous casualties among both soldiers and civilian camp followers who fell victim to Afghan ambushes hidden within hillsides. Ultimately surrendering himself as a hostage for safe passage for civilians, Elphinstone endured captivity until his untimely death on April 23rd, 1842 due to dysentery. This poignant image serves as a reminder not only of Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone's impressive military accomplishments but also of his tragic fate during one of history's most ill-fated campaigns.
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