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Frederick Roberts: A Legendary Commander and Adventurer Step into the world of Frederick Roberts, a name synonymous with bravery, leadership, and military prowess

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593194 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (engraving)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (engraving)
1593192 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho)

Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho)
1593164 Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Roberts Education, his School and Colleges (engraving)

Lord Roberts Education, his School and Colleges (engraving)
1593159 Lord Roberts Education, his School and Colleges (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts Education, his School and Colleges)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Watching the Fight, Lord Roberts and his Staff witnessing the Final Phases of the Action of

Watching the Fight, Lord Roberts and his Staff witnessing the Final Phases of the Action of Driefontein (litho)
1048447 Watching the Fight, Lord Roberts and his Staff witnessing the Final Phases of the Action of Driefontein (litho) by Haenen

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Battle of Kandahar, 1879 (gravure)

Battle of Kandahar, 1879 (gravure)
959898 Battle of Kandahar, 1879 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Kandahar, 1879)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Afghan War, Camp of General Roberts at Thull, on the Khoorum River (engraving)

The Afghan War, Camp of General Roberts at Thull, on the Khoorum River (engraving)
1621721 The Afghan War, Camp of General Roberts at Thull, on the Khoorum River (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Roberts in South Africa (litho)

Lord Roberts in South Africa (litho)
1593171 Lord Roberts in South Africa (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts in South Africa)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Our Troops in Burmah, Reception of General Sir F Roberts in Mandalay at the East Gate of

Our Troops in Burmah, Reception of General Sir F Roberts in Mandalay at the East Gate of the Palace (engraving)
1594633 Our Troops in Burmah, Reception of General Sir F Roberts in Mandalay at the East Gate of the Palace (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, to Command the Imperial Forces in South Africa (b / w photo)

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, to Command the Imperial Forces in South Africa (b / w photo)
1593033 Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, to Command the Imperial Forces in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field-Marshal Lord Roberts)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: From Waterford to Pretoria, Scenes of Lord Robertss Boyhood (b / w photo)

From Waterford to Pretoria, Scenes of Lord Robertss Boyhood (b / w photo)
1599726 From Waterford to Pretoria, Scenes of Lord Robertss Boyhood (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Waterford to Pretoria)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Robertss Column crossing the Sand River Drift (litho)

Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Robertss Column crossing the Sand River Drift (litho)
1599890 Campaigning in the Free State, Lord Robertss Column crossing the Sand River Drift (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning in the Free State)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria (litho)

The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria (litho)
1600714 The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Robertss Reception by the Men of Lord Methuens Division at the Modder River Camp (litho)

Lord Robertss Reception by the Men of Lord Methuens Division at the Modder River Camp (litho)
1599874 Lord Robertss Reception by the Men of Lord Methuens Division at the Modder River Camp (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: With Lord Roberts in the Free State, the Arrest of a Dutch Suspect (litho)

With Lord Roberts in the Free State, the Arrest of a Dutch Suspect (litho)
1048484 With Lord Roberts in the Free State, the Arrest of a Dutch Suspect (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Lord Roberts in the Free State)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Celebrities of the Day, Lieutenant-General Sir Fredericks Roberts, Baronet, VC, GCB (engraving)

Celebrities of the Day, Lieutenant-General Sir Fredericks Roberts, Baronet, VC, GCB (engraving)
1062162 Celebrities of the Day, Lieutenant-General Sir Fredericks Roberts, Baronet, VC, GCB (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic, surrendered to British General Lord Roberts

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Scene in Pretoria Square, June 5: Waiting for the Entry of Lord Roberts and his Army, 1901

Scene in Pretoria Square, June 5: Waiting for the Entry of Lord Roberts and his Army, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Creator: RM Paxton

Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Creator: RM Paxton
Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Lord Roberts crossed the Vaal River, a boundary between two Boer republics, to occupy the town of Vereeniging during the Second Boer War

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. British forces cross the Sand River advancing on Boer positions during the Second Boer War

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co

Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Reginald Pole-Carew (1849-1924) British Army officer who served with Lord Roberts during the Second Boer War 1899-1902

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Majuba Day - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg, 1900

Majuba Day - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg, 1900
" Majuba Day" - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg", 1900. The surrender of Piet Cronje to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg on 27 February 1900 - previously a

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V. C. &C, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V. C. &C, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons
Field-Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, V.C. &C, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) British general became a Knight of the Order of the Garter for his part in the Second Boer War

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 30 September 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 30 September 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 30 September 1914, (c1920). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), photographed on his eighty-second birthday

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Battle of Kandahar - The 92nd Are To Take The Guns, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Battle of Kandahar - The 92nd Are To Take The Guns, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Kandahar - " The 92nd Are To Take The Guns", (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Native Auxiliaries Hurrying to Delhi, c1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson

Native Auxiliaries Hurrying to Delhi, c1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Native Auxiliaries Hurrying to Delhi, c1850s, (1901). Indian soldiers travelling by horse, camel, elephant and bullock cart. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Camp of General Roberts at Thal on the Kuram River, (1901). Military camp of British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) on the Kurram River near the town of Thall

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson

Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson
Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Quadrangle occupied by the Durbar-Khaneh and the Harem Serai. View of the Bala Hissar ( High Fort )

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Prince of Wales Conferring the Order of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1901

The Prince of Wales Conferring the Order of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1901
The Prince of Wales Conferring the Order of the Star of India at Calcutta, (1901). Albert Edward (1841-1910, the future King Edward VII) made a tour of the Indian subcontinent in 1875

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge

Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). The Red Fort in the Indian capital, seen from the River Yamuna. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Map Illustrating the Eastward Move from Eerstefabrieken to Middelburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Map Illustrating the Eastward Move from Eerstefabrieken to Middelburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Eastward Move from Eerstefabrieken to Middelburg, 1901. The Second Boer War (1899-1902) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Attack in the Kuram Valley, (1901). Incident in the Kurram Valley, North-West Frontier Province, India, (now Pakistan). British soldier Sir Frederick

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Plan to Illustrate the Operations of the British Army, before Delhi in the year 1857, (1901)

Plan to Illustrate the Operations of the British Army, before Delhi in the year 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd

General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
General Robertss Staff, Kandahar Expedition, c1880, (1901). Portrait of General Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914), commander of British forces in Afghanistan

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lieutenant Roberts Saving His Battery Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). Creator: Sidney E Paget

Lieutenant Roberts Saving His Battery Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). Creator: Sidney E Paget
Lieutenant Roberts Saving His Battery Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith

Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith
Lord Lawrence, 1901. Portrait of John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879), British Imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew

Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew
Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Map showing Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal, Basutoland and Cape Colony, the theatre of war during the Boer Wars (1880-1902)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Charge of Hodsons Horse at Rhotuck, 1857, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson

Charge of Hodsons Horse at Rhotuck, 1857, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Charge of Hodsons Horse at Rhotuck, 1857, (1901). British and Indian forces at the Battle of Rohtak. Hodsons Horse was a unit of loyalist Indian cavalry raised by Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Lord Robertss Headquarters, Camp of Exercise, Delhi, c1890, (1901)

Lord Robertss Headquarters, Camp of Exercise, Delhi, c1890, (1901)
Lord Robertss Headquarters, " Camp of Exercise", Delhi, c1890, (1901). Military camp at Delhi in India, HQ of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Burmah War - Sir Frederick Roberts Meeting The Buddhist Archbishop at Mandalay, (1901)

The Burmah War - Sir Frederick Roberts Meeting The Buddhist Archbishop at Mandalay, (1901). British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) meets the Thathanabaing at Mandalay in Burma

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge

Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). British officers introduced the spear or lance as a method of hunting wild pigs during the period of the British Raj

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: General Sir F. S. Roberts, Bart. (Dress during the Burmah Expedition), c1890s, (1901)

General Sir F. S. Roberts, Bart. (Dress during the Burmah Expedition), c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken

The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken
The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). The point of view is from No.2 Mountain Battery Camp. A gun of the enemy was placed upon the end of the central spur

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Indian Horse Artillery Galloping Into Action, 1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson

Indian Horse Artillery Galloping Into Action, 1850s, (1901). Creator: George Francklin Atkinson
Indian Horse Artillery Galloping Into Action, 1850s, (1901). Soldiers of the British Raj in India. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II

Background imageFrederick Roberts Collection: Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon

Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). British Brevet Major Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought in the Ambela (or Umbeyla) Campaign of 1863



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Frederick Roberts: A Legendary Commander and Adventurer Step into the world of Frederick Roberts, a name synonymous with bravery, leadership, and military prowess. Born in Cawnpore in the 1820s, this remarkable man would go on to leave an indelible mark on history. From an early age, it was clear that Roberts possessed a natural talent for strategy and warfare. As depicted in "Sketch of the Battle of Cawnpore" from 1857, his skills were put to the test during one of India's most tumultuous periods. The lithograph captures the intensity and chaos of battle as Roberts led his troops fearlessly against all odds. Roberts' reputation only grew stronger over time. In "The Sandhurst Outbreaks, " we witness Lord Roberts making an official visit to the prestigious college where he once honed his military skills. His presence commands respect as he inspects cadets who aspire to follow in his footsteps. However, it was during the South African War that Lord Roberts truly solidified his place among history's great commanders. "Campaigning in the Free State" showcases him embarking on a reconnaissance mission alongside his trusted staff at Smaldeel headquarters. With determination etched across their faces, they set out to conquer new territories and secure victory for their cause. But Lord Roberts wasn't just known for his military exploits; he also had a deep connection with England. As seen in "The Return of Lord Roberts, " we witness him arriving triumphantly back home after years spent abroad defending British interests around the globe. The lithograph captures London's jubilant atmosphere as crowds gather to welcome their hero with open arms. Lord Robert's legacy extends far beyond mere battles won or lost; it lies within every soldier whose life he touched throughout history. Whether it be through inspiring visits like "Roberts in Mutiny" or leading by example at pivotal moments like "Mafeking.