Boer War historical military art prints of
Doornkop, Colenso, Sanna's Post, Modderfontein Farm and Relief of Ladysmith.
These prints have been added to this site as it is part of The South
African History. To see other war prints of the 18th/19th and 20th century
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When Britain went to war against the Boers in October 1899, the British public expected the fighting to be over by Christmas. As it turned out, the Boer War, in Kiplings famous phrase, gave the British no end of a lesson. Using accounts of the soldiers who fought in this bitter and bloody clash of arms and remarkable contemporary photographs, this programme tells the story of Britains last great Imperial war.
Commissioned by 201 (Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Battery, Royal Artillery in 1997 to commemorate bicentenary. Boer prisoner with early morning Yeomanry patrol, Transvaal, 1900.
Item Code : DHM1154
The Prisoner by Scott Kirkwood - Editions Available
Within Sound of the Guns by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
The picture shows a despatch rider coming under fire from Boer Marksmen. The picture is also known as A Yeomanry Scout Galloping With Despatches in the Boer War.
Item Code : DHM0222
Within Sound of the Guns by Lady Elizabeth Butler. - Editions Available
The Last Shot at Colenso by Richard Caton Woodville
Lt Roberts K.R.R. with Captain Schofield and Congreve, with all their ammunition used, they drew upon the emergency rounds of Case (their last shot) They stood to attention beside the gun and in an instant later fell pierced through by Boer Bullets. Lt Roberts earned his VC.
Item Code : VAR0125
The Last Shot at Colenso by Richard Caton Woodville - Editions Available
Few surface scratches with some spotting at right hand edge of print.
Item Code : HD0025
Battle of Colenso, 1899 by Henry Dupray - Editions Available
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Antique print c.1890 mounted on thick card at the time. Full Item Details
Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
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£80.00
Frederick Roberts Receives the Surrender of the Main Boer Field Army Commander, Piet Cronje at Paardeburg on 27th February 1900. by George Scott.
This led the way for the British to advance towards Bloemfontain and onto Pretoria.
Item Code : DHM0125
Frederick Roberts Receives the Surrender of the Main Boer Field Army Commander, Piet Cronje at Paardeburg on 27th February 1900. by George Scott. - Editions Available
Often called the Last Patrol, the painting depicts a scene from the Boer war, showing a party of Lancers bringing a riderless horse back from patrol. Art prints reproduced by kind permission of the 9th / 12th Lancers.
Item Code : DHM0117
The Empty Saddle by J P Beadle. - Editions Available
Rhodesia and After - Being the Story of the 17th and 18th Battalions of Imperial Yeomanry.
Action-packed memoir of a soldier in the Imperial Yeomanry who fought in Rhodesia and in South Africa during the Boer War. 50 photographs and three maps accompany this attractive account of guerilla warfare in Africa. The 17th and 18th Battalions IY were formed from the 50th Company, a Hampshire contingent; the 60th and 61st, both raised in Belfast and known as the Irish Yeomanry; the 65th, a Leicestershire contingent, and the 67th, 70th, 71st and 75th, all of which were raised and equipped by the Earl of Dunraven and known collectively as Dunravens Sharpshooters.
Item Code : NMP8145
Rhodesia and After - Being the Story of the 17th and 18th Battalions of Imperial Yeomanry. - Editions Available
The Relief of Ladysmith by John Henry Frederick Bacon
Sir George White welcomes Major Hubert Gough with these words Hello Hubert, how are you? Shortly afterwards, moved by the ovation given him by his soldiers and townsfolk, he acknowledged their support and ending with these words: Thank God we have kept the flag flying.
Item Code : DHM0943
The Relief of Ladysmith by John Henry Frederick Bacon - Editions Available
1st Battlaion Devonshire Regiment During the Boer War 1899-1902 by Col. M Jackson.
A strong, solid account of the doings of a battalion of a West Country regiment in the Boer War. The Devonshires took a leading role in the relief of Ladysmith after a lengthy siege by the Boers. They subsequently fought at Inagane and Lydenburg in Natal and South-eastern Transvaal. Their battle honours included the charge at Wagon Hill outside Ladysmith, and the night action at Elandslaagte. In his introduction, Gen. William Kitchener calls attention to the main qualities of the Devon men who served under him: their dogged devotion to duty which helped overcome the Boers stubborn resistance; their improvisation and their smart turnout in the worst of conditions. In conclusion writes Kitchener, a more determined crew I never wish to see, and a better regiment to back his orders a General can never hope to have.
Item Code : NMP7341
1st Battlaion Devonshire Regiment During the Boer War 1899-1902 by Col. M Jackson. - Editions Available
The story of Britain at her Imperial zenith. During the long reign of Queen Victoria, Britains armies marched to the farthest reaches of the globe in order to win an empire for their queen and country. Africa was a vital source of trade and materials for the rapidly expanding industrial Britain and so the famous redcoat armies fought through the endless jungles, swamps and deserts of the vast continent. Through these harsh conditions, soldiers campaigned on expeditions from the Asanti and Zulu Wars to the Boer War. This DVD uses accurate feature film footage and original dramatised reconstructions and re-enactments to tell the story of Britain at the height of her imperial ambitions. This highly atmospheric programme also features state of the art computer mapping techniques and delightful surviving period imagery. Narrated by Brian Blessed. Featuring expert comment and analysis by Dr David Chandler, the worlds foremost military historian and former Head of War Studies at Sandhurst.
Item Code : CROM1055
The Boer War and other Colonial Adventures - Editions Available
Spion Kop - South Africa, 24th January 1900 by Jason Askew.
I am the commander here, take your men back to hell, sir! I allow no surrenders :- Lt Colonel Alexander Thorneycroft, of the Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry, and the 2nd Battalion, Middlesex regiment. They then charged Boer skirmishers in support of the beleaguered Lancashire Fusiliers on the summit of Spion Kop, at 13.00 on the 24th January 1900.
Item Code : DHM1507
Spion Kop - South Africa, 24th January 1900 by Jason Askew. - Editions Available
Winning his VC at Majuba Hill, Cpl. Farmer held a white flag over the wounded and when the arm holding the flag was shot through, he then raised the flag with the other arm and continued to do so until that one was also shot through.
Item Code : VAR0481
Lance Corporal John Joseph Farmer VC by Hussaly. - Editions Available
Siege of Mafeking, 1900 by Henry Dupray - Editions Available
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Antique print c.1890 mounted on thick card at the time. Full Item Details
Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
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Jamiesons Last Stand, Battle of Doornkop 2nd January 1896 by
Caton Woodville
The Last Shot at Colenso by Caton Woodville Lt Roberts
K.R.R. with Captain Schofield and Congreve, with all their
ammunition used, they drew upon the emergency rounds of Case (their last
shot). They stood to attention beside the gun and in an instant later fell
pierced through by Boer Bullets. Lt Roberts earned his VC.
Ambush
at Sanna's Post by Terence Cuneo Four VCs were awarded to Q battery for getting their
guns into action against 1,000 Boers concealed behind a ridge, near
Blomenfontein in 1900.
Within Sound of the Guns by Lady Butler The picture shows a despatch rider coming under fire from Boer
Marksmen. The picture is also known as A Yeomanry Scout Galloping With
Despatches in the Boer War.
My Brave Irish by Caton Woodville. The last charge on Pieters Hill, 27th February 1900 by the 2nd Irish
Fusiliers, assisted by the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Canadian Scout of the Veldt after Wollen
First in a series of uniforms by W.B. Wollen.
All That Was Left of Them by Caton Woodville Illustrates the scene at Modderfontein Farm where a squadron of the
17th lancers were pinned down by a large Boer force, and fought to the
finish.
Royal Horse Artillery Crossing a River Under Fire by
George Scott
Bergendal by J P Beadle The Battle of Bergendel during the Boer War showing Rifle Brigade
(now part of the Royal Green Jackets) advancing on boer position.
Frederick Roberts Receives the Surrender of the Main Boer
Field Army Commander, Piet Cronje at Paardeburg on 27th February 1900. by
George Scott This led the way for the British to advance towards Bloemfontain and
onto Pretoria.
The Relief of Ladysmith by John Henry Frederick Bacon
Sir George White welcomes Major Hubert Gough with these words
Hello Hubert, how are you? Shortly afterwards, moved by the
ovation given him by his soldiers and townsfolk, he acknowledged their
support and ending with these words; Thank God we have kept the flag
flying.
The Prisoner by Scott Kirkwood Commissioned by 201
(Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Yeomanry)
Battery, Royal Artillery in 1997 to commemorate bicentenary. Boer prisoner
with early morning Yeomanry patrol, Transvaal, 1900.
Pinned Down (Highlanders Engage Boers) by FarquharsonRace for the Copje by G. D. Giles
Showing members of the 10th Hussars in South Africa, racing for the
high ground against some Boers.
Sons of the Blood by S Begg. Famous picture showing troops of various regiments from all parts of
the Empire at the time of the Boer War.
Battle of Elandslaagt, 21st October
1899. During the Second Boer War, a
Boer Force led by General Koch, were attacked by a British force under
General French, consisting of three battalions of Infantry and 5 squadrons
of Cavalry. The British pushed back the Boers from their position on
the high ground looking over Ladysmith and the Dundee railway. The
Boer losses were 250 Killed and wounded and over 200 captured,
including General Kich.
Battle of Klip Drift, 15th February 1900.
A small cavalry action consisting of the 9th Lancers commanded by M.
Little and the 16th lancers commanded by Major S. Frewen. Both
commanded by Brigadier General J.R. Gordon. Who charged the Boer Position.
Battle of Colenso: From
that sleepy hollow among the hills of Natal where Sir George White made
his gallant stand we heard the booming of cannon and hoped that help had
come at last. Our deliverers, we knew, had to face fearful odds. Before
them stretched a billow sea of mountains with an unfordable river in front
and securely entrenched in these hills lay the Boer marksmen. In order to
engage the enemy General Buller's troops had to cross a long level plain
and to expose themselves to a deadly fire. Our guns poured a tempest of
lyddite upon the slopes beyond the river, but they remained as silent as
the tomb. With courage that needed no urging three brigades advanced - the
Irish on the left, the English on the right and between them Lyttelton's
brigade, with orders to act in support. As the dauntless Irish approached
the curve of Tugela they were met with a devastating fire of rifle and pom
pom. on they pressed with ever thinning ranks until the bank of the river
was in sight. But where was the ford? To cross at that point was
impossible and for hours the gallant Irish had to endure the storm of lead
which belched from the distant foothills. Nor was the English brigade more
fortunate. The Boers had evidently anticipated attack on the bridge and
had concentrated their heavy artillery and quick firing guns at this
point. Moving forward by short rushes some of the leading regiments
succeeded in reaching Colenso and established themselves in the railway
station. Their losses had been heavy and it is doubtful whether they could
ever have crossed the river. An incident changed the position to
hopelessness. Two field batteries and six naval guns had been ordered to
support the assault. With characteristic dash Colonel Long carried his
guns into range of the enemies' rifles and a terrible struggle raged
around them. From the security of their trenches the Boers kept up a
steady fire until man and horse were laid low under the hail of
lead. Every gun had its litter of dead, yet there were not wanting
brave men who refused to abandon the batteries. Colonel Long fell shot
through the arm and the liver, and soon there remained only a few
survivors who, being unable to work the guns, took refuge in a donga.
Seeing the effect of this disaster, General Buller gave the order to
retire, and the regiments withdrew in sullen silence. But the guns were
still at the mercy of the enemy. "Who will save the guns?" cried
the General. The response was immediate, and led by 3 aides-de-camp the
volunteers set out on their desperate enterprise. Their gallantry was
useless. None could live under that murderous fire; but Roberts, even in
death, won an undying name.
