Boer Wars Collection (page 5)

The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking took place from October 1899 to May 1900 during the Second Boer War

Majuba Day - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg, 1900
" Majuba Day" - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg", 1900. The surrender of Piet Cronje to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg on 27 February 1900 - previously a

Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. Creator
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co

Algoa Bay and Port Elizabeth, from the Lighthouse, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Algoa Bay and Port Elizabeth, from the Lighthouse, 1901. Port Elizabeth on the Eastern Cape was founded in early 19th century by the government of the Cape Colony

The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. Creator: Sidney E Paget
The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. The Battle of Paardeberg was fought during the Second Boer War. Piet Cronjes Boer army in retreat, was intercepted by Major General John French at Paardeberg

H. M. S. Powerful. 1900. Creator: Symonds
H.M.S. " Powerful". 1900. HMS Powerful built for the Royal Navy in the 1890s provided landing parties which fought in the Siege of Ladysmith of 1899-1900 during the Second Boer War

Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. Creators: Unknown, William T Maud
Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. The Siege of Ladysmith in the Second Boer War, took place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 From " South Africa and the Transvaal War

Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Piet Cronjes Boer army and British forces in entrenched opposition on the Modder River. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

General Cronje, 1900. Creator: M Plumbe
General Cronje, 1900. Piet Cronje (1836-1911) general of the South African Republics military forces during the Anglo-Boer wars of 1880-1881 and 1899-1902

Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. Creator
Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. During the Relief of Kimberle, a convoy of Boer wagons reached the crossing of the Modder at Paardeberg Drift when British

Army Service Corps, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Army Service Corps, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. III", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry, 1900
The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry in the Engagement at Klip Drift, 1900. Major-General John French charged his cavalry at Klip Drift during the Relief of

The Siege of Kimberley: Typical Splinter-Proof Shelter of Sand-Bags and Iron Plates, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony, South Africa

Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Creator: Hancox
Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896

Major-General Sir W. F. Gatacre, K. C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Sir W. F. Gatacre, K. C. B. 1900. William Forbes Gatacre (1843-1906) British soldier who served between 1862 and 1904 in India and Africa

Typical Underground Dwelling at Kimberley, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Typical Underground Dwelling at Kimberley, 1900. When conflict at Kimberley began on 14 October 1899, women and children were encouraged to leave the town

Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. The Imperial Light Horse was raised by the British in Johannesburg on 21 September 1899 for service in the Second Boer War

The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. Creator: John Charlton
The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. The regiment sailed for South Africa in November 1899 and after fighting at Colesberg

Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lieut. -General Thomas Kelly-Kenny, C. B. 1900. Creator: C Knight
Lieut.-General Thomas Kelly-Kenny, C.B. 1900. Thomas Kelly-Kenny (1840- 1914) British Army general who served in the Second Boer War, involved in the relief of Kimberley, the battles of Paardeberg

Sergeant of the Imperial Yeomanry, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant of the Imperial Yeomanry, 1900.The first contingent of Imperial Yeomanry departed for South Africa between January and April 1900

Outpost and Entrenchment, Southern Fort, Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Outpost and Entrenchment, Southern Fort, Mafeking, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking was a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking (now called Mahikeng) in South Africa during the Second Boer War

The Crossing of Potgeiters Drift, January 16, 1900. Creator: Enoch Ward
The Crossing of Potgeiters Drift, January 16, 1900. The British, led by General Lyttelton crossed the Tugela River in Natal, South Africa at Potgieters Drift on 16 January, 1900

The Battle of Elandslaagte - Charge of the 5th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Royal Lancasters: Lieutenant, Captain, Adjutant, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Royal Lancasters: Lieutenant, Captain, Adjutant, 1900. The 2nd Battalion of the Kings Own Royal Regiment embarked for South Africa in December 1899

Lieut. -General Forestier Walker, K. C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Lieut.-General Forestier Walker, K.C.B. 1900. Frederick Forestier-Walker (1844 -1910) British senior military officer promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)

Lieut. -General J. D. P. French, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Lieut.-General J. D. P. French, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Where Colley Fell. Rough Cairn of Stones on Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson
Where Colley Fell. Rough Cairn of Stones on Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Marquis of Salisbury, K. G. Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, 1900. Creator
The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, 1900. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (1830-1903), styled Lord Robert Cecil, Prime Minister during the Second Boer War

The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front, 1900. Creator: Samuel Begg
The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. IV", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Bird s-Eye View of the Country Covered by General Bullers Operations for the Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. When the Second Boer War broke out on 11 October 1899, the Boers laid siege to Ladysmith

Top of Majuba - Scene of Action of Sunday 27th Feb 1881, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Top of Majuba - Scene of Action of Sunday 27th Feb 1881, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V. C. &C, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons
Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V.C. &C, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) British general became a Knight of the Order of the Garter for his part in the Second Boer War

The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devons Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. Creator: William T Maud
The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devons Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. The Battle of Wagon Hill took place during the Siege of Ladysmith in South Africa in 1900

Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Fighting Mac and the Highland Brigade in Action at Koodoesberg, 1900
" Fighting Mac" and the Highland Brigade in Action at Koodoesberg, 1900. General MacDonald took a position at Koodoesberg drift on the Modder River

General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, c15th January, 1900 Creator
General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, as seen from Kul or Coles Kop about 15th January, 1900. French did not succeed in capturing Colesberg

The Battle of Colenso - The Dublin Fusiliers Attempt to Ford the Tugela, 1900. Creators
The Battle of Colenso - The Dublin Fusiliers Attempt to Ford the Tugela, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, K. C. B. V. C. 1900. Creator: Knight
Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller, K.C.B. V.C. 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Before Ladysmith - Horse Artillery Galloping to Take Up a New Position, 1900. Creator
Before Ladysmith - Horse Artillery Galloping to Take Up a New Position, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

With General French: New Zealanders Saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment, 1900
With General French: New Zealanders Saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near Slingersfontein on January 15, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. Creator
A Picket of 13th Hussars Surprised Near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill), 1900. The Battle of Tugela (or Thukela) Heights, was a series of military actions lasting from 14 to 27 February 1900 in which

Officers - City of London Imperial Volunteers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officers - City of London Imperial Volunteers, 1900. The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900. The City of London Imperial Volunteers (CIV)

Londons Response - The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900. The City of London Imperial Volunteers (CIV) was a British corps of volunteers during the Second Boer War

The Battle of Colenso - Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment Leading the Central Attack, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

General Brabant, C. M. G. 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Brabant, C.M.G. 1900. Edward Yewd Brabant (1839-1914) British military commander in colonial South Africa commanding the Colonial Division in 1900

Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

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The Boer Wars, a tumultuous chapter in history, witnessed the clash between the British Empire and the resilient Boer republics of South Africa. In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses of bravery, desperation, and rallying spirits. Amidst the chaos, we find ourselves in awe as we witness a Household Cavalry-Captain from the 2nd Life Guards during 1900. His unwavering determination is evident as he stands tall amidst uncertainty – a symbol of British resilience. Next, our attention shifts to The Cape Town Highlanders in 1900. Created by JE Bruton, this image captures their stoic expressions and proud stance that epitomize their unwavering loyalty towards their cause. Lord Methuen emerges as an inspiring figure in another photograph taken by Charles Mills Sheldon during his attempt to rally broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902. Despite adversity surrounding him, Lord Methuen's leadership shines through as he motivates his troops to persevere. A moment frozen in time takes us back to November 7th, 1900 – The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars near Lydenberg. This breathtaking creation encapsulates both fear and courage as these brave soldiers charge forward under cover of darkness. Major-General Hector A. Macdonald becomes an emblematic figure captured by Heath's lens in 1900. With his distinguished presence and decorated uniform adorned with medals denoting valorous acts on previous battlefields – he embodies honor and duty. General Sir Bindon Blood steps into focus next; his commanding aura resonating through Donald McCracken's portrait from 1902. A strategic mastermind leading troops into battle against formidable opponents - General Blood leaves an indelible mark on history. John Charlton brings forth a vivid depiction of The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging (1902).