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The Black Watch fighting in the Forest of Ashantee (engraving)
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The Black Watch fighting in the Forest of Ashantee (engraving)
1589521 The Black Watch fighting in the Forest of Ashantee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch fighting in the Forest of Ashantee. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 August 1874.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22316824
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Black Watch Ghana Third Anglo Ashanti War Woodlands
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The Black Watch - Defending Honor in the Heart of Ashantee's Forest
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. This engraving from the 19th century depicts a dramatic scene unfolding deep within the Forest of Ashantee. The renowned Black Watch, a legendary Scottish military regiment, finds themselves locked in an intense battle against their adversaries during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. As rays of sunlight pierce through dense foliage, casting an ethereal glow upon the combatants, both sides confront each other with unwavering determination. The soldiers' kilts and tartans blend seamlessly with the woodland surroundings, symbolizing their unity with nature as they fight to protect their homeland. In this clash between two forces, we witness not only a physical confrontation but also a clash of cultures and ideologies. The forest serves as a powerful backdrop for this conflict – its ancient trees bearing silent witness to centuries of struggle and resilience. The forest's vibrant green hues contrast starkly with flashes of steel and gun smoke that fill the air. Each soldier is caught in frozen motion – capturing both bravery and vulnerability amidst chaos. It is here that history unfolds; it is here that heroes are made. This engraving immortalizes an important moment in time when valor met adversity head-on. It reminds us of humanity's eternal quest for freedom and justice – values worth fighting for even amid great peril. Through this print, we are transported back to Ghana's Forest of Ashantee where courage was tested, alliances were forged or shattered, and lives were forever changed by war
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