Kandahar Collection (page 3)

Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford VC KG KP GCB OM GCSI GCIE (1832-1914), 1904 (c).Oil on canvas after the portrait by John Singer Sargent, 1904

Guns at Waiwand 1880
Battle of Maiwand, saving the guns: though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order. 27 July 1880

Lady Roberts (Wife)
LADY ROBERTS, wife of Frederick Lord Roberts of Kandahar. Date: 19TH CENTURY

A U. S. Army soldier looks through the scope of his M-14 sniper rifle
January 12, 2011 - A U.S. Army soldier looks through the scope of his M-14 sniper rifle near Howz-e Madad, Kandahar province, Afghanistan

Soldiers conduct a census to better understand the locals in Kandahar, Afghanistan
January 9, 2012 - Soldiers conduct a census to better understand the local population in southern Kandahar, Afghanistan

Military vehicles parked outside Loy Karez, Kandahar province, Afghanistan
November 2, 2011 - Military vehicles parked outside Loy Karez, Kandahar province, Afghanistan

A U. S. Soldier provides security during a road construction project in Afghanistan
March 28, 2013 - A U.S. Soldier provides security during a road construction project in Panjwaai district at Forward Operating Base Shoja, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

An M-ATV Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle parked next to a MaxxPro MRAP
October 22, 2009 - A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected all-terrain vehicle (M-ATV), right, is parked next to a MaxxPro MRAP after M-ATVs arrived at Kandahar Airfield in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepare to land
December 18, 2011 - Members of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepare to land on the helicopter pad on Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter comes in for a dust landing
February 29, 2012 - A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter comes in for a dust landing during an air assault training mission led by the Kandahar Air Wing and Afghan National Army in Kandahar province

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter transporting wounded warriors
February 27, 2013 - The CH-47 Chinook helicopter transporting the wounded warriors that are taking part in Operation Proper Exit II, arrives at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar, Afghanistan

An Afghan Commando engages training targets on the firing range
September 24, 2009 - An Afghan Commando engages training targets in the prone position at a Commando facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan

An Afghan Commando scans the horizon for enemy activity
November 7, 2010 - An Afghan Commando from 4th Commando Kandak scans the horizon for enemy activity during an operation to rid the area of insurgents in the Arghistan District, Kandahar province

A U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
December 12, 2009 - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter resupplies Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment at its outpost in Baba Saheb Ghar

Afghan commandos are guided into the Khakrez District, Afghanistan
A U.S. Navy SEAL team leader with Special Operations Task Force - South, guides Afghan Commandos during an operation to impede insurgent activity in Khakrez District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan

Afghan National Army Air Corp soldiers training in Kandahar, Afghanistan
January 4, 2010 - Afghan National Army Air Corp soldiers get ready to fill the boots of U.S. Forces troops as they prepare for M-240B machine gun familiarization training in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A U. S. Army soldier scans the area in the back of a CH-47 Chinook over Afghanistan
Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - A U.S. Army soldier scans the area in the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a flight to the Nesh District, Afghanistan

Soldiers approach a suspected weapons cache in Afghanistan
March 3, 2013 - Soldiers approach a suspected weapons cache during Operation Southern Fist III, in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

A U. S. Special Forces Soldier returns fire from an outpost in Afghanistan
January 1, 2014 - A U.S. Special Forces Soldier with Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan returns fire toward an identified enemy fighting position during the clearance of

U. S. Army soldiers walk toward a checkpoint in Afghanistan
November 2, 2011 - U.S. Army soldiers walk toward Checkpoint 64 near Loy Karez, Kandahar province, Afghanistan to meet with local leaders

Candahar Interior the Citadel, Kandahar, Qandahar, Afghanistan, Engraving 1880

Last Days at Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1881: Advance Guard of Abdurrahmans Army of Occupation

Before the Evacuation: a British Sentry at Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1881

The Platform of the Famous Fortress of Kandahar, Afghanistan, which is the Best Place
THE PLATFORM OF THE FAMOUS FORTRESS OF KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN, WHICH IS THE BEST PLACE IN ALL ASIA, 1881: A. The Principal Citadel. B. Another Citadel. C

Our Troops in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1881: Grinding the Sahibs Sword

The Surrender of Kandahar: Sketches on the Proposed State Railway, Now Abandoned, Afghanistan, 1881

The Kandahar Debate: Character Sketches in the House of Lords, London, Uk, 1881

Candahar Interior The Citadel, Kandahar, Qandahar, Afghanistan, Engraving 1880

Durani shepherds, Afghanistan
Dooraunee (Durani) shepherds from 19th century Afghanistan. The Duranis were based in southern Afghanistan around Kandahar. 1815

Saving Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

Lord Roberts / Davie Hero
Lord Roberts on the march to KANDAHAR, where the British will inflict a decisive victory on the Afghans, dispersing their forces completely

Battle of Kandahar
At the battle of KANDAHAR, where the British under Roberts defeat the Afghans, Major White wins the Victoria Cross for his bravery

Afghanistan Kandahar
The principal bazaar and the citadel

Baburs Alcove, Kandahar, Afghanistan

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"Kandahar: A Tapestry of History and Valor" Step into the heart of Kandahar, where history intertwines with bravery. From the thunderous blades of the US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter to the echoes of guns at Maiwand, this city holds tales that resonate through time. Lord Roberts, a name etched in history, led his troops in 1900 towards Kandahar's gates. The Mausoleum of Mirwais Khan Hotaki stands as a testament to the city's captivating beauty, its interior adorned with intricate details that whisper stories from centuries past. The Afghan War left an indelible mark on Kandahar; it was here that the 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas fearlessly stormed Gandia Mullah in 1901. As you gaze upon their courageous acts frozen in time, you can almost hear their battle cries echoing through these hallowed grounds. Witness modern warfare unfold as U. S. Army AH-64D Apache Helicopters hover above Kandahar Airfield while US Army Chinooks stand tall amidst their powerful presence. RAF C17 Aircraft soar across Afghanistan's skies, connecting nations and bridging divides. Yet amidst all this military might lies a reminder of peace - Guns at Waiwand silently speak volumes about conflicts long gone by. Lord Roberts' march to Kandahar is vividly captured in color lithographs, depicting determination etched on every soldier's face. And finally, let us not forget the Charge of Lancers - an awe-inspiring display of courage immortalized in vibrant hues. It serves as a constant reminder that valor knows no boundaries or limitations when faced with adversity. In Kandahar, every corner whispers tales both ancient and contemporary – stories woven together by threads of heroism and resilience. Step into this tapestry where history meets valor, and be captivated by the spirit that defines this remarkable city.