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General Buller Collection

"Major-General Walter Kitchener: The Resilient Return of General Buller" Step back in time to the year 1902

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Frederick Walter Kitchener (1858- 1912) British soldier and colonial administrator, brother of Lord Kitchener Commander-in-Chief of the troops in South Africa

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Return of General Buller (litho)

The Return of General Buller (litho)
1600667 The Return of General Buller (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of General Buller, General the Right Honourable Sir Redvers Buller, VC)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Return of General Buller, the Arrival at Southampton on the Night of 9 November (litho)

The Return of General Buller, the Arrival at Southampton on the Night of 9 November (litho)
1600353 The Return of General Buller, the Arrival at Southampton on the Night of 9 November (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Return of General Buller (litho)

The Return of General Buller (litho)
1600693 The Return of General Buller (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of General Buller, the Arrival of General Buller at Aldershot)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Buller awarding VCs (litho)

Buller awarding VCs (litho)
3623460 Buller awarding VCs (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buller awarding VC s)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Kerry (engraving)

With General Buller in Kerry (engraving)
1624848 With General Buller in Kerry (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller in Kerry)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b / w photo)

Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b / w photo)
1599543 Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Relief of Ladysmith, Meeting of Generals White and Buller and their Staffs (litho)

The Relief of Ladysmith, Meeting of Generals White and Buller and their Staffs (litho)
1599440 The Relief of Ladysmith, Meeting of Generals White and Buller and their Staffs (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Return of General Buller (litho)

The Return of General Buller (litho)
1600694 The Return of General Buller (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of General Buller)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Kerry (engraving)

With General Buller in Kerry (engraving)
1624870 With General Buller in Kerry (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller in Kerry)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Kerry, Lord Kenmares Agent under Police Protection at Killarney (engraving)

With General Buller in Kerry, Lord Kenmares Agent under Police Protection at Killarney (engraving)
1624814 With General Buller in Kerry, Lord Kenmares Agent under Police Protection at Killarney (engraving) by English School

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: South Africa, Generals Wood and Buller lunching at the German Mission Station near 'Mullers Pass'

South Africa, Generals Wood and Buller lunching at the German Mission Station near "Mullers Pass"
1054443 South Africa, Generals Wood and Buller lunching at the German Mission Station near " Mullers Pass", Native Children singing " Hold the Fort" (engraving) by English School

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Sir Redvers Bullers Reply to his Critics, the General and Sir Howard Vincent at the Luncheon to

Sir Redvers Bullers Reply to his Critics, the General and Sir Howard Vincent at the Luncheon to Queens Winchester Rifle
1628452 Sir Redvers Bullers Reply to his Critics, the General and Sir Howard Vincent at the Luncheon to Queens Winchester Rifle Volunteers, 10 October (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Soudan, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving)

The Soudan, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving)
1061531 The Soudan, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan, after the Second Battle of Teb)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho)

With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho)
1592868 With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller on the Way to the Cape)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Natal (litho)

With General Buller in Natal (litho)
1599302 With General Buller in Natal (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller in Natal)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho)

The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho)
1600511 The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with General Buller on the Tugela)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Kerry, Constabulary lying in Ambush to surprise Moonlighters (engraving)

With General Buller in Kerry, Constabulary lying in Ambush to surprise Moonlighters (engraving)
1624863 With General Buller in Kerry, Constabulary lying in Ambush to surprise Moonlighters (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving)

The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving)
1624815 The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eviction Campaign in Ireland)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho)

With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho)
1592869 With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller on the Way to the Cape)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b / w photo)

Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b / w photo)
1599487 Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Relieved)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: With General Buller in Natal (litho)

With General Buller in Natal (litho)
1599312 With General Buller in Natal (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller in Natal)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The War in the Soudan (engraving)

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1045121 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: General Bullers Advance: Pursuing the Boers After the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights, 1901

General Bullers Advance: Pursuing the Boers After the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights, 1901. British artillery in pursuit of General Botha on Helpmekaar heights during the Second Boer War

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Map Illustrating General Bullers Campaign in Natal - May-June 1900, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Map Illustrating General Bullers Campaign in Natal - May-June 1900, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating General Bullers Campaign in Natal - May-June 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons

H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein (1867 -1900) grandson of Queen Victoria, served as a staff officer in the Second Boer War in the relief of Ladysmith under

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Creator: Unknown

The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Major-General Henry J. T. Hildyards 2nd Brigade captured the 1

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Bird s-Eye View of the Country Covered by General Bullers Operations for the Relief

Bird s-Eye View of the Country Covered by General Bullers Operations for the Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. When the Second Boer War broke out on 11 October 1899, the Boers laid siege to Ladysmith

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, K. C. B. V. C. 1900. Creator: Knight

Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, K. C. B. V. C. 1900. Creator: Knight
Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, K.C.B. V.C. 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. Creator

A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. Creator
A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. The Battle of Tugela (or Thukela) Heights, was a series of military actions lasting from 14 to 27 February 1900 in which

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the hilltop of Spioenkop in Natal, South Africa from 23-24 January 1900

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: General Sir Redvers Buller, 1901. Creator: M H Hack

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

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Sir Redvers Buller, c1881-85

Sir Redvers Buller, c1881-85. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, (1839-1908), British Army officer. After a photograph by Elliott & Fry. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Colonel Redvers Buller, c1880

Colonel Redvers Buller, c1880. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, (1839-1908), British Army officer. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Lady Robertss cabin on the Dunnottar Castle, 1900

Lady Robertss cabin on the Dunnottar Castle, 1900. In November 1899 Dunottar Castle was requisitioned as a troop ship in the Second Boer War

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Tugela River, Natal, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Tugela River, Natal, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tugela River, Natal, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Where the Boers crossed over a bridge made of railway ties, The Boers were shelled later by Buller. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Middle Falls of the Tugela River from a Boer laager, near Colenso, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901

Middle Falls of the Tugela River from a Boer laager, near Colenso, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Colenso was the site of a major Boer victory over General Redvers Bullers Natal Field Force on 15

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: View from Spion Kop, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

View from Spion Kop, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Spion Kop, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Scene of Bullers terrific battles, Tugela River and Zwartz Kop from Spion Kop. Looking southeast

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Redvers Henry Buller, British soldier, c1900

Redvers Henry Buller, British soldier, c1900. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900

British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. The British army of 20, 000 under General Sir Redvers Buller was defeated by 8000 Boers under General Louis Botha

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900

The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900. British forces hauling a 4.7 inch naval gun across the Tugela (Thukela) River 20 miles from Ladysmith

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Relief of Ladysmith - the last rush at Hlangwane Hill, 19 February 1900

Relief of Ladysmith - the last rush at Hlangwane Hill, 19 February 1900. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902) the British in Ladysmith were besieged by the Boers from 1 November 1899 to 28 February

Background imageGeneral Buller Collection: Captain Clifford, aide-de-camp to General Buller, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton

Captain Clifford, aide-de-camp to General Buller, Crimean War, 1853-1856, Roger Fenton historic war campaign photo



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"Major-General Walter Kitchener: The Resilient Return of General Buller" Step back in time to the year 1902, as we delve into the captivating story of Major-General Walter Kitchener and his remarkable return as General Buller. In this collection of historic images captured by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co. , witness the triumphs and challenges faced by this esteemed military figure. "The Return (litho)" portrays a momentous occasion, showcasing his triumphant arrival at Southampton on that fateful night of November 9th. The lithograph captures the essence of anticipation and relief felt by both soldiers and civilians alike. As you explore further, "Buller awarding VCs (litho)" reveals a scene filled with honor and valor. Witness firsthand as General Buller bestows well-deserved Victoria Crosses upon brave individuals who displayed unwavering courage in their service to their country. Accompanying these moments are glimpses into various chapters of General Buller's life. "With General Buller in Kerry (engraving)" offers a glimpse into his experiences beyond South Africa, where he finds himself amidst stunning landscapes while carrying out important duties. However, not all is serene within these pages. "Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b/w photo)" exposes the aftermath endured by those affected by conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder that even heroes like they were confronted with immense challenges during their missions. Yet hope prevails throughout history, exemplified through "The Relief of Ladysmith, Meeting of Generals White and Buller and their Staffs (litho). " This powerful image encapsulates unity among leaders as they strategize for victory against adversity. Intriguingly titled "South Africa, " another engraving showcases an unexpected encounter between Generals Wood and Buller lunching at a German Mission Station near "Mullers Pass.