Boer Wars Collection (#7)

Heading Off Cronje - General French Blocking the Way at Koodoosrand Drift, (1901). The British under John French fought Piet Cronjes forces in the South African War in 1899

Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). Creator
Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). In 1900, British forces and ambulance convoys under John French

Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Positions and lines of advance of British forces c1900

Lord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
Lord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). British commander Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) watching the action between British forces and the Boers in 1900

Map Illustrating the Movements for the Relief of Kimberley and the Capture of Bloemfontein, 1901. The key indicates the movements of Major General Frenchs cavalry and of the infantry

General Sir Redvers Buller, 1901. Creator: M H Hack
General Sir Redvers Buller, 1901. Portrait of British Army officer Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908). Buller won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). The Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa, after the Battle of Paardeberg in 1899

Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, 1900, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, December 1900, (1901). Group portrait of British officers taken at Government House, Cape Town, South Africa

Just Like Bobs, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Just Like Bobs, (1901). British commander Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought the Boers in South Africa, 1899-1900

Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Escape by Train, November 1899, (1945). Creator: John Nash
Escape by Train, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899, Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Escape from Captivity, November 1899, (1945). Creator: John Nash
Escape from Captivity, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899, Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899

The Braemar Castle off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The " Braemar Castle" off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Union Castle Line ship Braemar castle was built in 1898

Fort Halstead, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fort Halstead, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Off to the War! Nurses on a Liner bound for Cape Town, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Off to the War! Nurses on a Liner bound for Cape Town, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

The Praade Kraal, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Praade Kraal, c1900. The monument commemorates the original site of vow made by Transvaal Boers on 13 December 1880, prior to the armed rebellion known as First Boer War

Plumers Horse, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Plumers Horse, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Soldiers in a Cabin of a Transport, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Soldiers in a Cabin of a Transport, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Arrival at Durban, November 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Arrival at Durban, November 1899, (1945). Winston Churchill (1874-1965) arrives in Durban, South Africa, after escaping from a Boer prison camp in Pretoria

Boers Firing the Veldt, 1900. Boer farmers setting fire to dry grass in the war against the British. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

Lord Roberts State Entry into Bloemfontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts (1832-1914) and his troops entered Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

Roberts at Driefontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts at the Battle of Driefontein. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

In Cronjes Laager after Surrender, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

Bobs Eyes, British Scouts, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain

Kruger Appealing to the Burghers at Bloemfontein, 1900. Paul Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic, appealing to Afrikaans citizens of the Republic to stay

Boers Retreating from a Farmhouse, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. They are assembled in Guildhall on their return from South Africa, October 29, 1900. The Volunteers were recieved by Sir Alfred Newton, Lord Mayor, Aldermen

The City Imperial Volunteers in Guildhall, London, 1900
The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, London, 1900

The Transvaal War, 1899-1901 (1901). A scene from the Second Boer War. From The Illustrated London News, 1901

Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900

President Krugers Country House, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War, (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

S. J. Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, c1880s. Artist: Sweeton Tilly
S. J. Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, c1880. Paul Kruger ( 1825-1904), South African politician. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Church Square, Pretoria, c1880s
Church Square, Pretoria, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War, (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

The Artillery of the South African Republic, c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War, (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Market Street, Pretoria, c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War, (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

P. J. Joubert, Commandant-General of the Boer Forces, c1881. Piet Joubert (c1831-1900), Commandant-General of the South African Republic. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Plan of the Summit of Majuba Hill, (February 27, 1881), c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the March to Majuba Hill, (February 26, 1881), c1880s. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Action on the Ingogo, (February 8, 1881), c1880s, . Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Covering the retreat of the fifty-eighth regiment after the Battle of Laings Nek, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

View near Pretoria, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Battle of Laings Nek (January 28, 1881), c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Map of the Theatre of War in the Transvaal, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

An Officers Room at Pretoria, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Visit of the Colonials to Windsor, 1902. Artists: Unknown, James Russell & Sons
The Visit of the Colonials to Windsor, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

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The Boer Wars, a tumultuous chapter in history, witnessed the clash between the British Empire and the resilient Boer republics of South Africa. In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses of bravery, desperation, and rallying spirits. Amidst the chaos, we find ourselves in awe as we witness a Household Cavalry-Captain from the 2nd Life Guards during 1900. His unwavering determination is evident as he stands tall amidst uncertainty – a symbol of British resilience. Next, our attention shifts to The Cape Town Highlanders in 1900. Created by JE Bruton, this image captures their stoic expressions and proud stance that epitomize their unwavering loyalty towards their cause. Lord Methuen emerges as an inspiring figure in another photograph taken by Charles Mills Sheldon during his attempt to rally broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902. Despite adversity surrounding him, Lord Methuen's leadership shines through as he motivates his troops to persevere. A moment frozen in time takes us back to November 7th, 1900 – The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars near Lydenberg. This breathtaking creation encapsulates both fear and courage as these brave soldiers charge forward under cover of darkness. Major-General Hector A. Macdonald becomes an emblematic figure captured by Heath's lens in 1900. With his distinguished presence and decorated uniform adorned with medals denoting valorous acts on previous battlefields – he embodies honor and duty. General Sir Bindon Blood steps into focus next; his commanding aura resonating through Donald McCracken's portrait from 1902. A strategic mastermind leading troops into battle against formidable opponents - General Blood leaves an indelible mark on history. John Charlton brings forth a vivid depiction of The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging (1902).