Frederick Roberts Collection (#5)

Kabul Types, 1840s, (1901). Creator: James Atkinson
Kabul Types, 1840s, (1901). Portraits of people in the capital of Afghanistan: a woman donning a burqa before going out (top left), An Afghan Sirdar, (a term denoting a prince or noblemen)

Lord Roberts, 1st Baron of Kandahar, Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India, c1890s, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

General Roberts... Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901)
General Roberts and Staff Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901). Scene during the Second Afghan War: British forces under Sir Frederick

Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Horsemen travelling between India (now Pakistan) and Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III

The Devotion of General Robertss Sikh Orderly at Spingawi, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Devotion of General Robertss Sikh Orderly at Spingawi, (1901). Incident during the Afghan Wars: on my being hit in the hand by a spent bullet

Bloemfontein, 1901. Creator: Donald E M Cracken
Bloemfontein, 1901. The town of Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State, an independent Boer sovereign republic until 1902, and now part of South Africa

Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). The Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa, after the Battle of Paardeberg in 1899

Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, 1900, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Lord Roberts and Sir Alfred Milner with their Personal Staffs, December 1900, (1901). Group portrait of British officers taken at Government House, Cape Town, South Africa

Just Like Bobs, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Just Like Bobs, (1901). British commander Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought the Boers in South Africa, 1899-1900

The Taking of the Kashmir Gate, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Taking of the Kashmir Gate, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. The capture of the city from the mutineers was vital to the British due to its

Lord Roberts State Entry into Bloemfontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts (1832-1914) and his troops entered Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

Roberts at Driefontein, 1900. British Field Marshal Lord Roberts at the Battle of Driefontein. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901
92nd Highlanders and 2nd Gurkhas storming Mulla Sahibdad, Afghanistan, 1901. British Empire troops commanded by Lord Roberts defeating an Afghan army to relieve the siege of Kandahar during

Sir Frederick S. Roberts, 1880, (1901). Creator: Maull & Fox
Sir Frederick S. Roberts, 1880, (1901). Portrait of Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Army Emerging from the Shutargardan Pass into the Logar Valley, c1840, (1901). Creator
Army Emerging from the Shutargardan Pass into the Logar Valley, c1840, (1901). Tribesman in Logar Province, central Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. II

Plan of the Road from the Shutargardan Pass to Cabul, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of General Robertss March from Cabul to Candahar, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

General (afterward Lord) Roberts, V. C. c1880
General (afterward Lord) Roberts, V.C. c1880. Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), British commander. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of Attack on Peiwar Kotal (Dec. 2, 1878), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Map Showing March of General Roberts to Peiwar Kotal (Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 1878), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Sir Frederick Roberts, c1880. Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), British Army officer. After a photograph by Lock & Whitfield. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

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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.