Greetings Card : General Lord Methuen with Colonel Douglas
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General Lord Methuen with Colonel Douglas
General Lord Methuen with Colonel Douglas, Chief of Staff, directing the Battle of Magersfontein, during the Second Boer War.
1900
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Media ID 14413640
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Battlefield Boer Chief Colonel Conflict Crisis Methuen Staff Transvaal Wars Douglas Magersfontein
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Greetings Cards. This captivating design features an illustration of General Lord Methuen and Colonel Douglas, taken from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans archive. Depicting the pivotal moment during the Battle of Magersfontein in the Second Boer War in 1900, these cards transport you to a bygone era. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gesture for someone with a connection to the Second Boer War, these cards are sure to impress with their intricate detail and rich historical significance.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and strategic planning during the pivotal Battle of Magersfontein in the Second Boer War, which took place on October 11, 1900. General Lord Methuen, a British Army officer of Scottish descent, stands resolute and focused, directing his troops with unwavering determination. By his side is Colonel Douglas, his Chief of Staff, who plays a crucial role in the coordination of military operations. The battlefield scene unfolds behind them, with a backdrop of smoke and dust rising from the chaos of the conflict. The Second Boer War, also known as the Transvaal War, was a significant crisis in the history of the British Empire, as the Boer Republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State resisted British encroachment on their territories. The Battle of Magersfontein was a turning point in the war, with the British suffering heavy losses and the Boers emerging victorious. Despite this setback, the British eventually prevailed in the conflict, leading to the eventual establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex military strategies and leadership required during a time of conflict and crisis.
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