Colesberg Collection

Suffolk Regiment soldiers storming a kopje nr. Colesberg
Suffolk Regiment soldiers storming a kopje near Colesberg, Boer War

Boer War Suffolk Regiment storming a Kopje near Colesberg Victorian period

The War, with General Bullers Column before Colesberg (litho)
1599225 The War, with General Bullers Column before Colesberg (litho) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with General Bullers Column before Colesberg)

A Victoria Cross Incident (litho)
3623452 A Victoria Cross Incident (litho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Victoria Cross Incident)

With General French at Colesberg, sending up Ammunition for the Guns on Coles Kop (litho)
1599283 With General French at Colesberg, sending up Ammunition for the Guns on Coles Kop (litho) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cutting off the Boers Retreat, General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, from Coles Kop (litho)
1599876 Cutting off the Boers Retreat, General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, from Coles Kop (litho) by Villiers

With General Frenchs Command near Colesberg (b / w photo)
1599315 With General Frenchs Command near Colesberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Frenchs Command near Colesberg)

The War, General Frenchs Advance on Colesberg (litho)
1599229 The War, General Frenchs Advance on Colesberg (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, General Frenchs Advance on Colesberg)

A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry on the Orange Free State Border near Colesberg (engraving)
1599875 A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry on the Orange Free State Border near Colesberg (engraving) by Woodville

A View from Coleskop, waiting for the Howitzers to Shell the Kopjes around Colesberg (litho)
1048792 A View from Coleskop, waiting for the Howitzers to Shell the Kopjes around Colesberg (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View from Coleskop)

A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. Creator
A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. John French led a reconnaissance during the Second Boer War and although he did not succeed in capturing Colesberg

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

English drummer boy, near Colesberg, South Africa
English drummer boy, writing a letter to his mother after the victory at Colesberg, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Just behind him, two soldiers relax at the entrance to their tent

Cloud, Colesberg, Color Image, Day, Generic Location, Highway, Horizontal, Landscape
Cloud, Colesberg, Color Image, Day, Generic Location, Highway, Horizon, Gallo Landscapes, 79436414

Map to Illustrate the Operations Round Colesberg, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Troops sleeping by their arms before Colesberg. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Storming of the Boer kopje by the Suffolks at Colesberg, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Storming of the Boer kopje by the Suffolks at Colesberg, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. The area around Colesberg in the northern Cape Colony was the site of fierce fighting in early 1900

10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Stereoscopic card

A Reconnaissance In Force With General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, South Africa, During The Second Boer War. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

GAFR2A-00048
Prospectors working the diamond diggings near Colesberg, South Africa, 1872. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Colesberg: A Battlefield of Bravery and Valor" In the heart of South Africa, Colesberg witnessed the relentless struggle during the Boer War. The Suffolk Regiment soldiers fearlessly stormed a kopje near Colesberg, displaying their unwavering determination in the face of adversity. This historic event forever etched their names in the annals of courage. General Buller's Column stood resolute before Colesberg, ready to confront any challenge that lay ahead. Lithographs captured this pivotal moment, immortalizing the bravery exhibited by these valiant soldiers who fought for a cause greater than themselves. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, an incident unfolded that would be remembered for generations to come - a Victoria Cross Incident. The lithograph depicted this extraordinary act of heroism, showcasing one soldier's selflessness amidst the chaos and danger. With General French at Colesberg, ammunition was urgently sent up to support artillery on Coles Kop. Another lithograph showcased this critical operation as it unfolded – a testament to resourcefulness and strategic thinking in times of war. General French's Command near Colesberg was captured in black and white photography; an image frozen in time that revealed both determination and resilience etched on every soldier's face. As General French advanced towards Colesberg with his troops, they cut off any possibility for retreat by encircling their enemies. This remarkable position held great significance as it marked a turning point in battle strategy – one that would ultimately lead them closer to victory against formidable odds. A reconnaissance mission led by General French's cavalry along the Orange Free State Border near Colesberg showcased their audacity and tactical brilliance. Engravings portrayed these brave men galloping across vast landscapes with unwavering resolve. From atop Coleskop, anticipation filled the air as they awaited howitzers' shelling upon enemy kopjes surrounding Colesberg.