Paardeberg Collection

Kings Own Scottish Borderers - The uniform, reginemtal flags, crest and listings of International deployments are featured on this card. Date: 1913

Cronje surrenders at Paardeberg. Date: 1900

The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho)
1048599 The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners)

Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure)
959905 Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Boer General Piet Cronje to the British at Paardeberg)

Our War Portraits (b / w photo)
1599483 Our War Portraits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our War Portraits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 April 1900)

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599435 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1900)

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599345 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Boer Prisoners on the way from Paardeberg (colour litho)
5216162 Boer Prisoners on the way from Paardeberg (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boer Prisoners on the way from Paardeberg)

Cronjes Stand at Paardeberg, the Boer Laager, wrecked by Lyddite (litho)
1599579 Cronjes Stand at Paardeberg, the Boer Laager, wrecked by Lyddite (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronjes Stand at Paardeberg, the Boer Laager)

A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho)
1048606 A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Majuba Day, Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts on the Anniversary of Majuba, at the Camp of Paardeberg
1599860 Majuba Day, Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts on the Anniversary of Majuba, at the Camp of Paardeberg, Modder River (litho) by Woodville

Campaigning Scenes at Kimberley and Paardeberg (b / w photo)
1599522 Campaigning Scenes at Kimberley and Paardeberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning Scenes at Kimberley and Paardeberg)

Cronjes Surrender, Burghers delivering up Arms after Paardeberg (litho)
1599859 Cronjes Surrender, Burghers delivering up Arms after Paardeberg (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronjes Surrender)

Paardeberg, 1907 (colour litho)
964630 Paardeberg, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paardeberg, 1907. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

Paardeberg, Boer War, February 1900 (chromolitho)
729825 Paardeberg, Boer War, February 1900 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paardeberg, Boer War, February 1900. English)

The War in South Africa (engraving)
1599417 The War in South Africa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

The Vickers-Maxim Quick-Firing Gun ("Pom-Pom") captured at Paardeberg
1599517 The Vickers-Maxim Quick-Firing Gun (" Pom-Pom" ) captured at Paardeberg, showing the Damage done to its Outer Water-Jacket by Our Shrapnel (litho) by Loye

Taking a 4. 7 Naval Gun into Action, crossing a Ford near Paardeberg (litho)
1048567 Taking a 4.7 Naval Gun into Action, crossing a Ford near Paardeberg (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking a 4.7 Naval Gun into Action)

A Scene of Desolation, Cronjes Laager at Paardeberg as it was when our Men entered it (litho)
1048610 A Scene of Desolation, Cronjes Laager at Paardeberg as it was when our Men entered it (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scene of Desolation)

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, 1900
Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, South Africa, 1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1900. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Lord Kitchener And General Cronjes Messenger, Paardeberg, Orange Free State, South Africa, February 19th, 1900 During The Second Boer War

Majuba Day. General Cronje Surrenders To Lord Roberts At Paardeberg, South Africa, February 27Th, 1900. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

British surround Cronjes camp at Paardeberg, Boer War
English bombardment of Paardeberg to capture Cronje in the Boer War, 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration

In the Transvaal: the Capitulation of General Cronje, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116051 In the Transvaal: the Capitulation of General Cronje, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 18 March 1900 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

Some of Cronjes Boer officers captured at Paardeberg, 1900. 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Piet Cronje (1835-1911) South African soldier. Fought in lst (1880-1881) and 2nd (1899-1902) Boer Wars. Cronje surrendering to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief, at Paardeberg, 1900

Boer / Cronje Surrenders
The surrender of Cronje at Paardeberg

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"Paardeberg: A Historic Battle and the Surrender of Cronje" In the year 1900, at Paardeberg, a significant chapter in history unfolded. The Kings Own Scottish Borderers stood tall as they faced the formidable Boer forces led by Piet Cronje. It was here that Cronje's resistance came to an end, marking a turning point in the South African War. The surrender at Paardeberg was captured through various mediums - lithographs, gravures, and black-and-white photographs - immortalizing this momentous event. One such lithograph depicted the marshalling of prisoners after their defeat, showcasing the magnitude of Cronje's capitulation. As we delve into these historical records, we witness scenes that evoke both awe and empathy. In one lithograph titled "Cronjes Stand at Paardeberg, " we see the remnants of a once impregnable Boer laager destroyed by Lyddite shells. Another chilling image portrays a desolate corner of this same laager within a riverbed – evidence of the harsh realities faced during war. However, it wasn't just destruction that defined Paardeberg; it also marked moments of reconciliation and commemoration. On Majuba Day – coinciding with Lord Roberts' victory over Cronje – another lithograph captures their meeting at Camp Paardeberg on Modder River. This poignant encounter symbolized closure for both sides on an anniversary steeped in significance. Campaigning scenes documented through black-and-white photography provide glimpses into life amidst conflict around Kimberley and Paardeberg. These images offer us insight into soldiers' resilience as they navigated treacherous terrains while upholding duty and honor. Paardeberg remains etched in history as a testament to human fortitude amid adversity—a battle where courage clashed with strategy resulting in decisive outcomes. Through these visual accounts from artists and photographers alike, we are transported back to those fateful days, allowing us to reflect on the sacrifices made and lessons learned.