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Plan of the Top of Majuba Mountain, with Positions referred to in the Report of Major Fraser, RE (engraving)
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Plan of the Top of Majuba Mountain, with Positions referred to in the Report of Major Fraser, RE (engraving)
1590394 Plan of the Top of Majuba Mountain, with Positions referred to in the Report of Major Fraser, RE (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Top of Majuba Mountain, with Positions referred to in the Report of Major Fraser, RE. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1881.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23392188
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
First Boer War Positions Report Royal Engineers Referred
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This print titled "Plan of the Top of Majuba Mountain, with Positions referred to in the Report of Major Fraser, RE" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, offers a detailed illustration for The Illustrated London News on May 14th, 1881. The image transports us to South Africa during the First Boer War as we explore Majuba Mountain's topography and strategic positions. Major Fraser's report is referenced throughout this plan, providing valuable insights into the military tactics employed by the Royal Engineers. As we delve into this historical artwork, we are reminded of the importance of maps and their role in warfare. This engraving showcases how meticulous planning and understanding of terrain were crucial elements for success on the battlefield. The majesty and ruggedness of Majuba Mountain are beautifully captured in this print. Its peaks rise proudly against a backdrop that hints at both danger and opportunity. We can almost imagine ourselves standing alongside Major Fraser as he surveyed these very locations. This print from Bridgeman Images serves as a window into a pivotal moment in history – one that forever shaped South Africa's future. It invites us to reflect upon not only the events depicted but also on how our understanding of warfare has evolved over time through careful analysis and mapping techniques employed by skilled engineers like Major Fraser.
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