1878 79 Collection

The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)

General Roberts... Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901)
General Roberts and Staff Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901). Scene during the Second Afghan War: British forces under Sir Frederick

92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901
92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Mulla Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901. British Empire troops commanded by Lord Roberts defeating an Afghan army to relieve the siege of Kandahar during

Maiwand: Saving the Guns, 1883 (1906). Royal Horse Artillery fleeing from an Afghan attack at the Battle of Maiwand in 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War

Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, British soldier, late 19th or early 20th century. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Whos to Pay?, 1878. Artist: Swain
Whos to Pay?, 1878. British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and a personification of India wearing a sari. Behind is a map of Indias North West Frontier and Afghanistan

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Director of transport on the march to Kandahar in 1880, and commander of the Bombay Army from 1898-1903

General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

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

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

Major-General George Pretyman, Military Commandant, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1902. Aide-de-Camp on the march to Kandahar in the Seconf Afghan War

Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Stewart (1824-1900) commanded the Kandahar Field Force in the Second Afghan War, and ended his days, in 1900

Lord Roberts, British soldier, 1901. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Lord Roberts, British soldier, 1901. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

General Sir Frederick Roberts, 1893. Artist: W Roffe
General Sir Frederick Roberts, 1893. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1901. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, British soldier, c1900. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Glimpse into 1878-79" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of 1878-79, where history unraveled with gripping tales and heroic endeavors. Amongst these remarkable events was the Afghan War, a conflict that shaped nations and tested bravery. In the Battle of Futtehabad, Major Wigram Battye met his untimely demise, leaving behind a legacy of valor and sacrifice. The echoes of his courage still resonate today. Witness General Roberts' force as they advanced through treacherous terrain up the Hazardarakht Defile towards Shutargardan in 1901. Their unwavering determination paved the way for triumph against all odds. The Shutargardan Pass became an arena where Ghilzais launched their fierce attacks on British forces. On September 27, 1879, this pass witnessed both bloodshed and resilience—a testament to human spirit amidst chaos. A powerful image emerges from Afghanistan in 1901—the united front formed by the 92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad. Together, they exemplified strength in diversity while defending what they held dear. Maiwand holds another significant chapter within this timeframe—an event known as "Saving the Guns. " In 1883, heroes emerged who refused to let go; their unwavering determination ensured victory even when hope seemed lost. Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar stands tall among British soldiers during this period—his leadership inspiring countless men who followed him into battle. His name will forever be etched in military history. Artists like Swain captured poignant moments such as "Whos to Pay?"—depicting soldiers burdened by war's cost—and Elliott & Fry immortalized Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low's resolute gaze in a striking portrait from 1900.