Military art prints of
the Battle of Candahar (Kandahar). Historical art prints showing the 92nd
Gordon Higlanders of Primrose's Division at the citadel of Kandahar.
Military art prints published by Cranston Fine Arts.
Russian intrigue and the attack on a
British mission led to the war of 1878. Having occupied Kandahar we made
peace. But the murder of our envoy, Sir L Cavagnari, caused a renewal of
the conflict, in which a strenuous part was played by Ayub Khan, a
pretender to the throne. After defeating General Burrows at Maiwand, Ayub
proceeded to invest Kandahar. This city, formerly the capital, is
surrounded by mud walls 27 feet high, and 26 feet thick, and contains a
citadel of great strength, defended by outer walls and earthworks. Into
this labyrinth of walls within walls General Primrose retired his
garrison, while Ayub Khan prepared for a siege. To rescue this handful of
beleaguered men Lord Roberts had to traverse over 300 miles of rocks,
ravines, and primeval jungle, peopled with fierce tribes who were ever
ready to fall upon the infidel. So narrow were the defiles in some places
that the flanking parties could talk with one another, and the risk of
being surprised and overwhelmed in one of these passes was very great. But
the cool judgment and prescience of the Commander-in-Chief and the courage
and energy of his men brought them without disaster to the confines of the
city. Opposed to this flying column of 7,500 British and Indian troops
were 10,000 disciplined and brave men. Lord Roberts did not hesitate. On
the day after his arrival the relieving force cleared the enclosures,
carrying garden and building in gallant style. A sortie by the garrison
enabled them to drive the Afghans from their main position in the mountain
passes into an entrenched camp that commanded an open space. "Just
one more charge to settle this business," cried Major G Stewart
White, and Highlanders and Ghoorkhas swept onward with a cheer, until
their bayonets flashed death among the dark ranks of the enemy. The
batteries moved forward and the camp of the besiegers was at the mercy of
Lord Roberts. The enemy's guns were captured and their leaders put to
flight, while General Gough and his cavalry pursued the scattered yet
stubborn foe.
Text by William Maxwell 1902.
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92nd Highlanders at the Battle of Kandahar by Richard Caton Woodville.
The painting depicts the 92nd Highlanders (Gordon Highlanders) routing Ayub Khan tribesmen, on 31st August 1880, who had earlier on 26th July beaten the British at the battle of Maiwand and was now besieging the remainder of Primroses division in the citadel of Kandahar. Roberts with a force of 10,000 men (Gordon Highlanders, 60th Rifles, 72nd Highlanders, Sixth Gurka and Punjabi Infantry) marched out of Kabul to relieve Kandahar which was 300 miles away. The epic Battle of Kandahar made Roberts one of the great Victorian military heroes.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £51.00
Open edition print. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £43.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE DHM0245
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Victory at Candahar by Stanley Berkeley.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £37.00
ITEM CODE VAR0442
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Kandahar, 1879 by Henry Dupray. (P)
Original antique print c.1890, mounted on card at the time. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE HD0023
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Lord Roberts on the March to Kandahar by Howard Davie (P)
Antique lithograph published 1915. Paper size 9 inches x 6.5 inches (23cm x 17cm). Price £30.00
ITEM CODE ANT0106
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| 92nd Highlanders at the Battle of Kandahar by
Caton Woodville The painting depicts the 92nd Highlanders (Gordon Highlanders) routing
Ayub Khan tribesmen, on 31st August 1880, who had earlier on 26th July
beaten the British at the battle of Maiwand and was now besieging the
remainder of Primrose's division in the citadel of Kandahar. Roberts with
a force of 10,000 men (Gordon Highlanders, 60th Rifles, 72nd Highlanders,
Sixth Gurka and Punjabi Infantry) marched out of Kabul to relieve Kandahar
which was 300 miles away. The epic Battle of Kandahar made Roberts one of
the great Victorian military heroes. Battle of Kandahar during the second
Afghan war 1880. The Afghan amir Shere Ali was very
hostile to the British and this was the start of the second afghan war. After
a British victory in 1878. General Frederick Roberts marched from India to
occupy Kabul, the Afghan capital. on October 7th 1879. The Amir Shere Ali
died and was replaced by his Nephew Abd-er-Rahman Khan. But a revolt
by the late King's son Ayub Khan and his attack on a small british
force at Maiwand. lead to General Roberts to march 313 Miles in just 22
days to reach Ayub Khan at Kandahar. On the 1st September The British
Force destroyed the rebel army, inflicting 2,000 casualties. The British
after this victory left Afghanistan under the control of Abd-er-Rahman
Khan
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