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Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred... 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred - from a sketch by T. W. Bowler, 1860. Queen Victoria's son makes an official visit to the Cape Colony. Cape Corps.; H.M. 59th Regiment; Volunteer Cavalry; Sappers; Volunteer Rifles...on the racecourse at Green Point...commanded by his Excellency Lieut.-General Wynyard...The troops having marched past in slow and quick time, and the cavalry and artillery having passed at a canter, the General commanding proceeded to carry out the plan of a sham-fight previously arranged...a terrific combat ensued. Inch by inch and foot by foot the ground was contested, but the steady column pressed on, the rifles skirmishing in front and the guns pounding on the flanks, while...the cavalry, their sabres glittering high above the dust, charged headlong on the foe. Anon firing was heard on the right, and across the lake was seen the other column advancing. Another tremendous effort, one more charge, and...the enemy was driven back in confusion to the bay - there was a wild cheer and a rush, and our troops were victorious...His Royal Highness expressed himself highly pleased with the whole affair, and complimented the commanding officers on the efficient appearance of their men'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, titled 'Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred' from a sketch by T.W. Bowler, dates back to 1860. The image showcases an official visit of Queen Victoria's son, Prince Alfred, to the Cape Colony. The scene unfolds at Green Point Racecourse, where various regiments, including the Cape Corps, H.M. 59th Regiment, Volunteer Cavalry, Sappers, and Volunteer Rifles, are assembled. Prince Alfred, accompanied by Lieutenant-General Wynyard, reviewed the troops as they marched past in slow and quick time. The cavalry and artillery passed at a canter, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. Following the inspection, a sham-fight was arranged, with the General commanding leading from the front. The troops engaged in a fierce combat, with the rifles skirmishing in front and the guns pounding on the flanks. The cavalry charged headlong into the enemy, sabres glittering above the dust. The sound of gunfire rang out on the right, and the other column was seen advancing across the lake. After a valiant effort, the enemy was driven back in confusion to the bay, resulting in a wild cheer and a rush towards the victorious troops. Prince Alfred was highly pleased with the entire affair and complimented the commanding officers on the efficient appearance and performance of their men. This photograph offers a glimpse into the military pageantry and camaraderie that marked the visit of a royal figure to the Cape Colony during the mid-19th century.
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