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Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901)
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Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901)
Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times. Awarded the Victoria Cross in 1858 for his actions during the Indian Mutiny, Roberts is best known for his march to capture Kandahar during the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880. He was made Baron of Kandahar and Waterford in 1892 and promoted to Field Marshal in 1895. Roberts commanded the reinforcements sent to South Africa in 1900 after the setbacks of the early part of the Boer War. After his successful intervention in the South African campaign, he returned to England to become Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, a position which he held until 1904, when he retired from the army. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III. - To The End of Lord Robertss Indian Career", by J. Maclaren Cobban. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
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This print showcases the esteemed military leader, Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar and Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India during the late 1890s. The portrait captures Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), who was hailed as one of the most influential British military figures of the Victorian era. Renowned for his remarkable achievements, Roberts earned the prestigious Victoria Cross in 1858 for his courageous actions during the Indian Mutiny. However, it was his audacious march to capture Kandahar during the Second Afghan War between 1878 and 1880 that solidified his legacy. In recognition of this triumph, he was bestowed with titles such as Baron of Kandahar and Waterford in 1892 and promoted to Field Marshal in 1895. Roberts played a pivotal role in South Africa's Boer War by leading reinforcements sent there after initial setbacks. His successful intervention earned him great acclaim before returning to England to assume the position of Commander-in-Chief of the British Army until his retirement from active duty in 1904. This extraordinary photograph is sourced from "The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts" by J. Maclaren Cobban (Vol III - To The End of Lord Robertss Indian Career) published by T. C & E. C Jack Edinburgh in 1901). It serves as a testament to Lord Roberts' indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication throughout an illustrious military career that shaped history.
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