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Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 3rd Goorkhas, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

The 3rd Goorkhas, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The 3rd Goorkhas, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: 15th Sikhs, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

15th Sikhs, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
15th Sikhs, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 13th Bengal Lancers, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

The 13th Bengal Lancers, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The 13th Bengal Lancers, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: 11th Bengal Native Infantry, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

11th Bengal Native Infantry, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
11th Bengal Native Infantry, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: West India Regiment, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

West India Regiment, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
West India Regiment, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 30th East Lancashire, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 30th East Lancashire, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 30th East Lancashire, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett

The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 25th Kings Own Scottish Borderers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 25th Kings Own Scottish Borderers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 25th Kings Own Scottish Borderers, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 69th Durham Light Infantry, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 69th Durham Light Infantry, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 69th Durham Light Infantry, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Chelsea Pensioner, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

Chelsea Pensioner, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
Chelsea Pensioner, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 79th Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, c1890. Artist: Frank Teller

The 79th Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, c1890. Artist: Frank Teller
The 79th Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: A Military Doctor, c1890. Artist: Frank Teller

A Military Doctor, c1890. Artist: Frank Teller
A Military Doctor, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Royal Engineers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

Royal Engineers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
Royal Engineers, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The Royal Horse Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The Royal Horse Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Royal Horse Artillery, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 16th (Queen s) Lancers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 16th (Queen s) Lancers, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 16th (Queen s) Lancers, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The Royal Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The Royal Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Royal Artillery, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: 1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The 1st Life Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The 1st Life Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The 1st Life Guards, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The Horse Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The Horse Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Horse Guards, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: The Scots Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

The Scots Guards, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Scots Guards, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Sir Ralph Abercromby, British Lieutenant-General, (1870). Artist: H Robinson

Sir Ralph Abercromby, British Lieutenant-General, (1870). Artist: H Robinson
Sir Ralph Abercromby, British Lieutenant-General, (1870). Abercromby (1734-1801) served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-Colonel WD Otter, commanding Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, South Africa, 1902

Lieutenant-Colonel WD Otter, commanding Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Gray
Lieutenant-Colonel William Dillon Otter, commanding Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, South Africa, 1902. In 1908 Otter (1843-1929) became the first Canadian-born soldier to command Canadas army

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General Sir William Penn Symons, British soldier, c1899 (1902). Artist: R Stanley

Major-General Sir William Penn Symons, British soldier, c1899 (1902). Artist: R Stanley
Major-General Sir William Penn Symons, British soldier, c1899 (1902). Symons (1843-1899) was mortally wounded at Talana Hill

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil, (1867-1918), British soldier

Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil, (1867-1918), British soldier and colonial administrator in EgyptArtist: Lafayette
Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil, British soldier and colonial administrator in Egypt, 1902. Gascoyne-Cecil (1867-1918) was chief staff officer at Mafeking during the siege of 1899-1900

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General RAP Clements, commanding 12th Brigade, South Africa. Artist: Elliott & Fry

Major-General RAP Clements, commanding 12th Brigade, South Africa. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Major-General RAP Clements, commanding 12th Brigade, South Africa. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General ETH Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902

Major-General ETH Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General Edward Thomas Henry Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Hutton (1848-1923) went on to be the first organiser of the Australian Army

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, commanding 2nd Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Cumming

Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, commanding 2nd Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Cumming
Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, commanding 2nd Division, South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Colonel Henry Parke Airey, commanding 1st Bushmens Contingent, South African Field Force, 1902

Colonel Henry Parke Airey, commanding 1st Bushmens Contingent, South African Field Force, 1902. Artist: Kerry & Co
Colonel Henry Parke Airey, commanding 1st New South Wales Bushmens Contingent, South African Field Force, 1902. Airey (1842-1911) won the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in Burma in 1886

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General HJT Hildyard, Commanding 5th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Knight

Lieutenant-General HJT Hildyard, Commanding 5th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Knight
Lieutenant-General HJT Hildyard, Commanding 5th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hildyard was one of the British commanders at the Battle of Colenso (1899)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: General Edward Chapman, commanding the troops of Scotland, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry

General Edward Chapman, commanding the troops of Scotland, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
General Edward Chapman, commanding the troops of Scotland, 1902. Chapman was on the staff in the Afghansitan war, later becoming commander of the troops in Scotland

Background imageBritish Army Collection: General Sir Hugh Gough, Keeper of the Jewels, Tower of London, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry

General Sir Hugh Gough, Keeper of the Jewels, Tower of London, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
General Sir Hugh Gough, Keeper of the Jewels, Tower of London, 1902. Appointed Keeper of the Jewels at the Tower of London in 1900 Gough (1833-1909) was Bengal Cavalry commander in the Afghan War

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902

Lieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Gray
Lieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir Baker Creed Russell, commanding Southern District, 1902. Artist: Maull & Fox

Lieutenant-General Sir Baker Creed Russell, commanding Southern District, 1902. Artist: Maull & Fox
Lieutenant-General Sir Baker Creed Russell, commanding Southern District, 1902. Russells (1837-1911) military career included action in the Indian Mutiny, the Ashanti and Zulu Wars and in Egypt

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Ian Hamilton, commanding Mounted Infantry Division, South Africa Field Force

Lieutenant-General Ian Hamilton, commanding Mounted Infantry Division, South Africa Field Force, 190Artist: Navy & Army
Lieutenant-General Ian Hamilton, commanding Mounted Infantry Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Hamilton (1853-1947) went on to command the ill-fated Gallipoli expedition in World War I

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Colonel WH Mackinnon, commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry

Colonel WH Mackinnon, commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Colonel WH Mackinnon, commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902

Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Gaselee (1844-1918) marched from Kandahar to Kabul and back again in the Afghan War

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Brigadier-General JG Dartnell, commanding Volunteer Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902

Brigadier-General JG Dartnell, commanding Volunteer Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Artist: W Laws Cancy
Brigadier-General JG Dartnell, commanding Volunteer Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902

Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hunter (1856-1936) was amongst those besieged by the Boers at Ladysmith

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902

Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-General Reginald Pole-Carew, commanding 11th Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902

Lieutenant-General Reginald Pole-Carew, commanding 11th Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Gregory
Lieutenant General Reginald Pole-Carew, commanding 11th Division, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Pole-Carew (1849-1924) served as a staff officer with Lord Roberts in the Afghan War

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902

Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Artist: Earl de la Warr
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Bethune (1855-1930) served with the 92nd Highlanders in Afghanistan before switching to the cavalry

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Ellis

Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Ellis
Major-General Francis Howard, commanding 8th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. A Captain at Ali Musjid with the Rifle Brigade Howard had reached the rank of Major-General by the time he was

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, Equerry to HM the Queen, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry

Major-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, Equerry to HM the Queen, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, Equerry to HM the Queen, 1902. McNeill (1831-1904) won the Victoria Cross in 1864 during the Waikato-Hauhau Maori War in New Zealand

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General John Talbot Coke, commanding 10th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902

Major-General John Talbot Coke, commanding 10th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: HW Barnett

Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: HW Barnett
Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Brabazon served with the 10th Hussars in Afganistan and commanded a cavalry brigade in the Boer War

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Artist: G Lekegian

Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Artist: G Lekegian
Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Montmorency was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Omdurman in 1898

Background imageBritish Army Collection: Major-General G Barton, commanding the 6th Infantry Brigade, 1902. Artist: Debenham & Smith

Major-General G Barton, commanding the 6th Infantry Brigade, 1902. Artist: Debenham & Smith
Major-General G Barton, commanding the 6th Infantry Brigade, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)



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"The British Army: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From the Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 to the British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, these iconic moments epitomize the indomitable spirit of the British Army. The image EVNT2A-00183 captures a pivotal moment in history when The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders formed The Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854. Their unwavering bravery became legendary, inspiring generations to come. In 1939, amidst looming darkness, The Westland Lysander took flight. This aircraft played a crucial role during World War II and its creator remains unknown but their contribution is forever etched into history. Another remarkable event occurred in 1789 when John Trumbull depicted "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar. " It symbolizes not only an act of defiance but also showcases Britain's stronghold on territories like Rock of Gibraltar within its vast empire. Field Marshal Lord Roberts stands tall as Commander-in-Chief during South Africa's tumultuous times in 1902. His leadership exemplified dedication and strategic brilliance that led his forces through challenging battles with honor. Amidst modern advancements, we witness Slingsby Skylark 2 soaring high above us – a testament to technological progress within our armed forces. Innovation continues to shape our defense capabilities for a safer future. Yet it is not just cutting-edge machinery that defines our military might; it is also seen in everyday heroes like Sergeant Ewart from Scots Greys. His figure immortalized through studies for paintings represents countless soldiers who fought valiantly throughout history. Even heavy recovery vehicles like the Foden 6x6 play an essential role behind-the-scenes ensuring operational efficiency and safety for all troops on duty. Lastly, let us not forget those who parade with pride and precision.