Afghan War Collection (page 5)

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

Mohammad Akbar Khan, 19th century. Afghan general Akbar Khan (1839-1842) was active in the First Anglo-Afghan War, which lasted from 1839-1842. He was the son of Dost Mohammed Khan

The Afghan War: Jalalabad from Pipers Hill, Afghanistan, 1879. A print from The Illustrated London News, (8 February 1879)

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

Sir George Stuart White, British Army general, 1902. Artist: Window & Grove
Sir George Stuart White, British Army general, 1902. White served with the 92nd Highland Regiment and won a VC in the Afghan War

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

An Arduous Quest, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Arduous Quest, 1878. Mr Punch asks Father Christmas what he is looking for. Father Christmas replies that he is looking for peace on earth, and goodwill towards men

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. An armed man in a turban, possibly a native sepoy, who represents India stands looking into the distance

The Late Afghan War: the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, Decorated For
The Late Afghan War: the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, Decorated for Distinguished Conduct in the Late Afghan Campaign

The Prince of Wales at Eton College: Unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to The
The Prince of Wales at Eton College: Unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to the Old Etonians who Fell in the Afghan, Zulu, and Boer Campaigns

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The Afghan War: View from the Cabul Gate, Jellalabad, Showing the Road by which Dr. Brydon Arrived in January, 1842

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The Afghan War: the Safed Koh Range, from the Khoord Khyber, 1879

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The Afghan War: Blowing up Towers and Destruction of Village of Kassaba, Afreedi Country, 1879

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The Afghan War: a Raid against the Momunds. the 11th Bengal Lancers Crossing the Kunar River, 1879

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The Afghan War: Three Cheers for the Queen, New Years Day at Jellalabad, 1879

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The Afghan War: the 8th Kings Regiment Skirmishing up the Peiwar Kotul, December 2, 1879

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The Afghan War: Military Sports and Games at Jellalabad, 1879

Assault-At-Arms at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Afghan War Relief Fund, Uk, 1881

English physician; survivor of the British retreat from Kabul at the end of the First Afghan War in 1842
WILLIAM BRYDON (1811-1873). English physician; survivor of the British retreat from Kabul at the end of the First Afghan War in 1842. Wood engraving, English, 1873

AFGHAN WAR, 1842. British troops fighting their way out of Afghanistan through the Khyber Pass. Contemporary English engraving

AFGHAN WAR, 1842. British forces secure positions in the Khyber Pass: wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

SECOND AFGHAN WAR (1878-1881). British military officers at the Fort of Ali Musjid in the Khyber Pass, 1878

AFGHAN WAR, 1878. The British advance camp at Hurri Singh Ka Bourj in the Khyber Pass

AFGHAN WAR, 1879. Artillery passing through the Kabul Gate, Jellalabad. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

AFGHAN WAR, 1879. A subdivision of a mountain battery of the British Army. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

AFGHAN WAR (1878-1881). Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1880

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"The Afghan War: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Past" Step back in time to the Second Afghan War of 1878, where Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan found himself trapped amidst treacherous alliances. In this historical conflict, friends turned foes and enemies became allies as power dynamics shifted. Travel further back to the First Afghan War (1839-1842), where a British Army camped outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Witness their struggles and triumphs through a contemporary English steel engraving that captures the essence of those turbulent times. Immerse yourself in The Royal Berkshire Regiment's heroic stand at Maiwand in 1880. This courageous act resonates even today, reminding us of the sacrifices made by soldiers who fought valiantly for their cause. Experience Major Wigram Battye's tragic demise during the Battle of Futtehabad in 1879. His death serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those on the frontlines. Witness history unfold as you delve into an image depicting the storming of Gandia Mullah by the 91st Highlanders and 2nd Gurkas in 1901. These brave warriors epitomize resilience and determination against all odds. Discover intercepted moments from this tumultuous era captured by artist Joseph Swain in his artwork from 1881. These glimpses offer insights into both military strategies and personal stories that unfolded during this period. Explore various aspects of life during wartime with engravings showcasing punishments within camps or loading camels with supplies for troops stationed there. Such scenes shed light on daily routines amidst chaos and uncertainty. Join General Sir Samuel Browne at Jellalabad's grand Durbar held on New Year's Day—an event symbolizing unity among diverse groups amid conflict-ridden times. Witness his leadership skills firsthand as he navigates through challenging circumstances. Finally, observe rituals surrounding fallen adversaries such as burning bodies or executing Ghazi assassins.