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British Military Campaign to Tibet - group photo, race day
Group photo outside a tent on race day, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was concerned over Russian influence and supposed advance toward the border. The expedition eventually gained a number of concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time, but whether the effort was worth the return is certainly up for debate. This album came by direct descent from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service (Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald). The photographs show various elements of the expedition: military, monasteries, scenery, towns and locals. Date: 1904
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Advance Campaign Capture Hayman Journey Lhasa Reportage Tent Tibet Tibetan
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Historical Prints. Featuring the "British Military Campaign to Tibet - group photo, race day" by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd., this image transports you to a bygone era. The scene unfolds outside a tent on race day, offering a rare glimpse into a little-known military campaign. Witness the camaraderie and excitement as British forces brushed aside Tibetan defenses. This evocative print adds depth and intrigue to any historical display or collection. Order now and bring history to life in your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.6cm (12" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative group photograph captures the spirit of adventure and determination that defined the British Military Campaign to Tibet in 1904. The image was taken on race day during the expedition, which was led by Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, with the strong military support of Brigadier General James Macdonald. Launched from India under the auspices of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, the Tibet Expedition aimed to counteract perceived Russian influence and alleged advances toward the border. The album from which this photograph is taken is a fascinating firsthand account of this little-known campaign, revealing new details about the British forces' encounter with Tibetan defenses and the eventual capture of Lhasa. The album's provenance is directly traced to the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to Colonel Younghusband. The photographs within the album offer a unique glimpse into the expedition's various aspects, including military operations, monasteries, scenic vistas, towns, and local inhabitants. The Tibet Expedition ultimately resulted in several concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a topic of debate among historians. This photograph serves as a testament to the bravery and exploration that marked this significant moment in history.
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