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Troops Leave Dover

The Highland Brigade - 42nd, 79th and 93rd Highlanders - leave Dover for India Date: 1857

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1857 42nd 79th 93rd Dover Highland Highlanders Leave Movement Mutiny Sepoy Troop Uprising

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Troops Leave Dover: The Departure of the Highland Brigade for India (1857) This evocative image captures the moment of departure for the Highland Brigade as they bid farewell to the shores of Dover, England, en route to India to quell the escalating Sepoy Mutiny. The mutiny, which began in May 1857, marked a significant turning point in British colonial rule in India and led to a prolonged military campaign. The Highland Brigade, consisting of the 42nd (Black Watch), 79th (Cameron Highlanders), and 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) regiments, were among the British forces called upon to restore order in India. The troops, clad in their distinctive kilts and bonnets, are seen here boarding transports, their faces etched with a mixture of anticipation, determination, and perhaps a touch of apprehension. The scene at Dover was one of intense activity, with families and loved ones gathered to bid their final farewells. The troops, many of whom were embarking on their first overseas deployment, were aware that they were venturing into uncertain territory. The Indian uprising had already resulted in widespread violence and chaos, and the outcome of the campaign was far from certain. Despite the risks, the Highlanders, renowned for their bravery and discipline, were determined to uphold the honor of the British Empire and protect their comrades in India. As they sailed away from the English coast, they carried with them the hopes and prayers of their families, friends, and the British public, who eagerly awaited news of their safe arrival and eventual victory in India.

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