Boer Wars Collection (#8)

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

Infantry in War Kit, 1902. Artist: William Gregory & Co
Infantry in War Kit, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902.]

The British Army Marching Through the Streets of Pretoria, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Howitzer on a Railway Truck, 1902. Artist: William Gregory & Co
Howitzer on a Railway Truck, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Officers of the Mafeking Relief Force, 1900, (1902). Artist: D Taylor & Co
Officers of the Mafeking Relief Force, 1900, (1902). The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Mafeking: Natives Digging a Trench, 1902. Artist: WH Weekes
Mafeking: Natives Digging a Trench, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

General Snyman, 1902. General Jacobus Philippus Snyman, (1838-1925), officer during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Boer Sharpshooters Near Ladysmith, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Smallest Man and the Biggest Man in the Boer Army, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Siege of Ladysmith, c1899, (1902). The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Map to Illustrate the Operations Round Colesberg, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Major-General Lord Kitchener, 1902. Artist: Gabriel Lekegian
Major-General Lord Kitchener, 1902. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, (1850-1916), British Army officer. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa

Roughing It By The Modder River: The Officers Mess of the 3rd Grenadier Guards, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Rifle Brigade Practising Hill Climbing with Maxim, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Lord Methuens Line of Advance to the Modder River, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Feet Inspection at Estcourt, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Humours of the Siege, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902.]

Getting into an Armoured Train, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902.]

Sir Francis Clery, 1902. Artist: JT Cumming
Sir Francis Clery, 1902. Major General Francis Clery (1838-1926), British Army officer during the Anglo-Zulu War and later during the Second Boer War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol

Questioning a Zulu to the Whereabouts of the Boers, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Firing from an Armoured Train, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

A Church at Ladysmith Used as a Hospital, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

General Pretorius, 1902
General Pretorius - Taken prisoner at Elandslaagte, 1902. Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius, (1798-1853), leader of the Boers. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Colonel Schiel, 1902. Adolf Schiel, (1858-1903) was an officer during the Anglo-Boer war (1899-1902).From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Sir Archibald Hunter, 1902. Sir Archibald Hunter, (1856-1836), British officer who took part to the Boer War. After a photograph by Alexander Bassano, (1829 -1913)

The Executive Council of the South African Republic, c1899, (1902). Back: Andries Daniel Wynand Wolmarans (1857 - 1928), Francis William Reitz, Jr

Grenadier Guards (with their new hats) relieving guard at Lord Robertss headquarters, Pretoria, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

In the Transvaal, 1900
In the Transvaal - The Cheshires returning to the Fort after Divine Service at St. Mary s, Johannesburg, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

The opening of the Palace of Justice as a Hospital by Lord Roberts, 1900. Artist: Bowers
The opening of the Palace of Justice as a Hospital by Lord Roberts, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Interior of a Portland field hospital during the Boer War in South Africa, 1900. Artist: Anthony Bowlby
Interior of a Portland field hospital during the Boer War in South Africa. The X-rays and operating bed, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone driving through Glasgow at the General Election of 1892, 1900
An echo of the past - Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone driving through Glasgow at the General Election of 1892, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

After the relief of Ladysmith, 1900. Artist: A Lewis
After the relief of Ladysmith, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P. Monckton, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1900]

The Queens visit to Ireland, 1900
The Queens visit to Ireland: Presentation of the Address and Casket to Her Majesty by the members of the Dublin Corporation on her entry to the City on Wednesday, April 4th, 1900

Boer Telegraphists at Tea, 1900. A photograph taken during the Siege of Kimberley, which took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony (present-day South Africa)

General Louis Botha, (1862-1919), Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1894-1907. Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)

The Guards Brigade on the march to Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Guards Brigade on the march to Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Winston Churchill during his time as war correspodant, c1899, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

The Boers tried hard to recapture him, 1899, (1945). Churchill was captured during the Boer War. He had only been in captivity about four weeks when he escaped on the evening of 12th December 1899

The Men Struggled On Through The Hail of Fire, 1902. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Men Struggled On Through The Hail of Fire, 1902. A scene during the Boer Wars. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

A Trooper in the Rhodesian Horse, 1902. Artist: William Gregory & Co
A Trooper in the Rhodesian Horse, 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).