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Cease Firing, No. 1 British Mountain Battery, Black Mountain Expedition
5923653 A Cease FiringA, No. 1 British Mountain Battery, Black Mountain Expedition, 1891 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Cease FiringA, No. 1 British Mountain Battery, Black Mountain Expedition, 1891.
Photograph by John Burke, India, North West Frontier, 1891.
The Black Mountain Expedition of 1891 was undertaken against the Hassanzais and Akazais in order to enforce peace terms negotiated at the end of an early operation against them in 1888. Three brigades under Major-General W. K. Elles were deployed from 12 March to 11 June 1891 to bring the recalcitrant tribes to heel.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
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This photograph, titled "Cease Firing, No. 1 British Mountain Battery, Black Mountain Expedition" takes us back to the year 1891 on the rugged terrains of India's North West Frontier. The image captures a moment of respite amidst a tumultuous expedition against the Hassanzais and Akazais tribes. The photographer, John Burke, skillfully frames the scene as soldiers from the No. 1 British Mountain Battery pause their firing to enforce peace terms negotiated in a previous operation against these defiant tribes in 1888. The intensity of their mission is palpable through their determined expressions and military attire. The Black Mountain Expedition was no ordinary campaign; it aimed to bring these recalcitrant tribes under control by deploying three brigades led by Major-General W. K. Elles for an extended period between March and June. This historic endeavor sought not only victory but also lasting peace in this volatile region. As we gaze upon this remarkable print held at London's National Army Museum, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment in history when diplomacy met warfare on treacherous mountain slopes. Bridgeman Images has preserved this evocative snapshot that encapsulates both the bravery of those involved and the complexities of colonial rule during this era. With each detail captured within its frame, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of past struggles while offering us an opportunity to reflect on our present-day pursuit for harmony amidst adversity.
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