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Second Afghan War shown in historical
military prints of the three major battles of the Afghan War, Dargai,
Capture of Candahar (Kandahar) and Peiwar Kotal.
[ Dargai ] [ Capture of Candahar ] [ Peiwar Kotal 1878 ]
In July 1879 during the Afghan Campaign. Ayub Khan and an army of over
35,000 warriors were marching onto Kandahar. The British force under the
command of General Burrows decided to fight. With a force, no more than
3,300 strong, took up position in a tiny hamlet of Mahmudabad, within 2
hours many of the British had been slaughtered, but with nightfall the
remnants of the brigade retreated. The picture shows C battery of the
Royal Horse Artillery withdrawing with the enemy in hot pursuit.
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Saving the Guns at the Battle of Maiwand by Richard Caton Woodville.
In July 1879 during the Afghan Campaign. Ayub Khan and an army of over 35,000 warriors were marching onto Kandahar. The British force under the command of General Burrows decided to fight. With a force, no more than 3,300 strong, took up position in a tiny hamlet of Mahmudabad, within 2 hours many of the British had been slaughtered, but with nightfall the remnants of the brigade retreated. The picture shows C battery of the Royal Horse Artillery withdrawing with the enemy in hot pursuit.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £37.80
Open edition print. Image size 14 inches x 9 inches (36cm x 23cm). Price £28.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £1.50
ITEM CODE DHM0006
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The Last Gallant Stand of the 66th Regiment at the Battle of Maiwand 27th July 1880 by Harry Payne
Open edition reprint. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Original chromolithograph, published 1891 by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Overall size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm) Only one available.. Price £110.00
ITEM CODE VAR0637
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Remnants of an Army by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
Depicts Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the Bengal Army arriving at the gates of Jellabad on his exhausted and dying horse. He was thought to be the sole survivor of some 16,000 strong army and followers from Kabul, which was forced to retreat the 90 miles over snow covered passes to Jellabad during the first Aghan war. A few others eventually struggled through to the fort.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm). Price £45.00
Original antique black and white Photogravure, published 1890. Size 14 inches x 25 inches (36cm x 64cm). Price £900.00
Rare original hand coloured photogravure, published 1890. Size 14 inches x 25 inches (36cm x 64cm). Price £1000.00
ITEM CODE DHM0062
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Rescue of the Wounded by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
Probably depicts the rescue of gunners of the Royal Horse artillery (C-Battery) during the retreat from the battle of Maiwand.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 14 inches (76cm x 36cm). Price £45.00
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 21 inches x 11 inches (53cm x 28cm). Price £31.92
ITEM CODE DHM0081
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Last Stand at Gundamuck by William Barnes Wollen.
Last stand of the 44th (Essex Regiment) after their retreat from Kabul. This painting depicts an incident during the retreat from Kabul in the first Afghan War of 1839-1842, when the remnants of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment made a last stand at Gundamuck and were overwhelmed by Afghan tribesmen. In an attempt to save the Regimental Colour, Lieutenant T A Souter wrapped the flag around him. Seeing the ornately decorated cloth the Afghans believed him to be a high official and spared his life for ransom.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £45.00
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Drummer Roddick in Afghanistan by Skeoch Cumming.
During hand to hand fighting in the Afghan War Lt. S.A. Menzies was wounded and drummer Roddick with drawn claymore fought off the Afghans and protected his officer.
Open edition print. Image size 16 inches x 23 inches (41cm x 58cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0118
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The 10th Hussars Skirmishing and Holding the Enemy in Check Until the Arrival of the Infantry at the Battle of Futtehabad, Afghan War, 1879 by Harry Payne.
From Battles of Her Majestys Reign, Published 1890.
Special edition of 25 reprints. Paper and Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £18.00
Original antique chromolithograph book plate. Paper and Image size 13 inches x 9.5 inches (33cm x 24cm). Price £120.00
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Saving the Guns at the Battle of Maiwand by Richard Caton
Woodville In July 1879 during the Afghan Campaign. Ayub Khan and an army of over
35,000 warriors were marching onto Kandahar. The British force under the
command of General Burrows decided to fight. With a force, no more than
3,300 strong, took up position in a tiny hamlet of Mahmudabad, within 2
hours many of the British had been slaughtered, but with nightfall the
remnants of the brigade retreated. The picture shows C battery of the
Royal Horse Artillery withdrawing with the enemy in hot pursuit.
Remnants of an Army by Lady Butler Depicts Dr. William
Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the Bengal Army
arriving at the gates of Jellabad on his exhausted and dying horse. He was
thought to be the sole survivor of some 16,000 strong army and followers
from Kabul, which was forced to retreat the 90 miles over snow covered
passes to Jellabad during the first Aghan war. A few others eventually
struggled through to the fort.
Rescue of the Wounded by Lady Butler
Probably depicts the rescue of gunners of the Royal Horse artillery
(C-Battery) during the retreat from the battle of Maiwand.
Last Stand at Gundamuck by Wollen Last stand of the 44th (Essex Regiment) after their retreat from
Kabul
Drummer Roddick in Afghanistan by Skeoch
Cumming During hand to hand fighting in the Afghan War Lt.
S.A. Menzies was
wounded and drummer Roddick with drawn claymore fought off the Afghans and
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Against All Odds!
by Bryan Perrett
What
fierce motivation drives a soldier to commit himself to a last stand
against an enemy which outnumbers him, has greater firepower and boasts
other tactical advantages? The answer is no one characteristic, for such men are not always brave... or foolhardy.
A
warrior can fight well because of anger or fear, for the support of his
colleagues, out of loyalty to his superiors or his regiment, the urge
for revenge or personal glory, or for the most heartfelt of desires -
personal survival! Such commitment can destroy intended military
tactics, annul a well-laid battle plan and render ineffective the most
rabid armed force, but the times it has done so are few.
Following
the international success of Last Stand!, Bryan Perrett has selected a
further 13 examples of such actions, from two centuries and the
continents of Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Offered as fiction
these events might be decried as unbelievable ... but they happened. And
they happened as described here, for the author applies his attention to
the detail which validates the action, and makes the volume relevant to
deeper military study, in the sure and certain knowledge that the
natural drama of the people and the combat covered will guarantee a text
which is exciting and entertaining. For military historians this further
collection of 'last ditch' warfare will offer pertinent insights into
battlefield strategy an soldiering; for the reader of adventure
non-fiction these awesome skirmishes will prove fascinating.
Book serial number BK46. Price £16.99. Hard back with 224 pages.
Post UK £4 Europe £8 Rest World £11 |
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