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South Africa And The Transvaal War Collection

The Transvaal War, also known as the Second Boer War, was a significant conflict that took place in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: Unknown

General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Map of British South Africa, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902

General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon

Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken

Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Delagoa Bay, 1902. Maputo Bay formerly Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique, a strategic position, in terms of trade, transport and labour links

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. The Grenadier Guard, an infantry regiment of the British Army were deployed to South Africa

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget

Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry

Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Charles Gore Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll, (1852-1927), Scottish general commissioned to the Imperial Yeomanry

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles Knight

General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles Knight
General Babington, 1902. Sir James Melville Babington (1854-1936) British Army officer and cavalry leader who took part in the Battle of Magersfontein on 10-11 December 1899

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Officers of the Highland Light Infantry, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

Officers of the Highland Light Infantry, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officers of the Highland Light Infantry, 1901. The Highland Light Infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881 and was posted to South Africa in October 1899

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Major-General Walter Kitchener, 1902. Frederick Walter Kitchener (1858- 1912) British soldier and colonial administrator, brother of Lord Kitchener Commander-in-Chief of the troops in South Africa

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken

Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Church Square, Pretoria, 1902. Historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa in 1954 had a statue of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its centre

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902

The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902. Victorian Mounted Rifles under attack on their camp at Wilmansrust by Boers dressed in captured khaki uniforms and turned up hats

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British

Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British Forces Round the Latter, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901

Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901
Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, for Inspection by General Brabant, January 12, 1901, 1901. British military parade in colonial South Africa

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901

Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd

Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Major-General H. L. Smith-Dorrien, D.S.O. 1901. Horace Smith-Dorrien (1858-1930) British Army General. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who also distinguished himself in

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith

Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith
Major-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Mr M. T. Steyn. Late President Orange Free State, 1900. Creator: Unknown

Mr M. T. Steyn. Late President Orange Free State, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr M. T. Steyn. Late President Orange Free State, 1900. Martinus Theunis Steyn (1857-1916) South African lawyer, politician, and statesman

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

The Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1901. The 1st battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers line infantry regiment of the British Army served in the 1899 to 1902 Second Boer War

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburgh s

South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburgh s
South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburghs Volunteer Rifles (Dispatch Rider), 1900

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry

Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th

The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Colonel of the 10th Hussars. (H. R. H. The Prince of Wales), 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Colonel of the 10th Hussars. (H. R. H. The Prince of Wales), 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Colonel of the 10th Hussars. (H.R.H. The Prince of Wales), 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight

Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight
Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Black Watch infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland were stationed in India from 1896

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Cyclists - Lancashire Fusiliers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Cyclists - Lancashire Fusiliers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Cyclists - Lancashire Fusiliers, 1900. Infantry regiment of the British Army with distinguished service through many years and wars

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900

The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: All That Was Left of Them. The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900

All That Was Left of Them. The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900
" All That Was Left of Them." The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Creator: Russell & Sons

General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Creator: Russell & Sons
General Bruce Hamilton, 1902. Bruce Meade Hamilton (1857-1936) British Army General during the Second Boer War and World War I. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the Victoria Mounted Rifles, 1901. The Victoria Mounted Rifles were a regiment of Australian forces who served in the Second Boer War. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Unknown

De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Unknown
De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. De Wets troops attempt to cross a railway line in Orange River Colony under fire from British troops in a blockhouse

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902

No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902
" No Surrender!" The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, from Boer attack on 26 September 1901

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Battlefields of Pretoria. (From a personal survey). 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights

Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901

Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Major-General R. A. P. Clements, 1901. Creator: Elliott & Fry

Major-General R. A. P. Clements, 1901. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General R. A. P. Clements, 1901. Ralph Arthur Penrhyn Clements (1855- 1909) senior British Army officer appointed a brigade commander during the Second Boer War

Background imageSouth Africa And The Transvaal War Collection: Lieut. -Colonel The Earl of Airlie (12th Lancers), 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd

Lieut. -Colonel The Earl of Airlie (12th Lancers), 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-Colonel The Earl of Airlie (12th Lancers), 1901. David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie (1856-1900) Scottish peer of the 12th Royal Lancers who took part in the Battle of Magersfontein



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The Transvaal War, also known as the Second Boer War, was a significant conflict that took place in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This caption explores various aspects of this war through a collection of images. One image depicts a general map of British South Africa in 1900. It showcases the vastness of the region and highlights key areas affected by the war. Another photograph captures Household Cavalry-Captain from the 2nd Life Guards in action during this tumultuous period. Their bravery and dedication to duty are evident. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill from the 24th Regiment are immortalized in another picture, showing them dying while trying to save Queen's Colours. Their sacrifice symbolizes the unwavering loyalty displayed by many soldiers during this conflict. The Cape Town Highlanders are portrayed proudly in their uniforms, representing one of many regiments involved in defending British interests against Boer forces. Lord Methuen is seen rallying his broken forces at Tweebosch, demonstrating leadership amidst adversity. A dramatic image captures The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars near Lydenberg on November 7th, 1900 – an example of daring cavalry maneuvers employed during battle. An officer from the esteemed 16th Lancers is depicted with dignity and poise amidst turbulent times. Major-General Hector A. Macdonald stands tall in his portrait; he played a crucial role as a military leader during this challenging period for British forces. General Sir Bindon Blood is also featured - his strategic acumen proved vital to eventual victory. Another captivating image portrays Boers charging during The Fight at Brakenlaagte – showcasing both sides' determination and fierce fighting spirit throughout this protracted war. Delagoa Bay is captured beautifully; it served as an important port for supplies transported to support troops engaged in combat across South Africa.