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The Afghan War, Assault by General Roberts Leading Column on the Barricade at the Spingawi Kotul, 2 December (engraving)
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The Afghan War, Assault by General Roberts Leading Column on the Barricade at the Spingawi Kotul, 2 December (engraving)
1106739 The Afghan War, Assault by General Roberts Leading Column on the Barricade at the Spingawi Kotul, 2 December (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Assault by General Roberts Leading Column on the Barricade at the Spingawi Kotul, 2 December. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 February 1879.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22522364
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Afghan War Afghanistan Assault Barricade General Roberts Second Anglo Afghan War 2 December
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This engraving, titled "The Afghan War, Assault by General Roberts Leading Column on the Barricade at the Spingawi Kotul, 2 December" transports us back to a significant moment in history. Created by William Heysham Overend and published in The Illustrated London News on February 1,1879, this artwork depicts a crucial event during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. In this intense scene of military action, we witness General Roberts fearlessly leading his column as they launch an assault on a barricade at the Spingawi Kotul. The artist's attention to detail brings every element to life – from the determined expressions on the soldiers' faces to their meticulously crafted uniforms. As our eyes traverse the image, we are drawn into the chaos and danger that surrounded these brave men. The smoke-filled air adds an eerie atmosphere while emphasizing the intensity of battle. It is evident that each soldier plays a vital role in this operation as they work together under General Roberts' leadership. "The Afghan War" serves not only as a visual record but also as a testament to human resilience and courage amidst adversity. This historical print offers us a glimpse into one of many defining moments during this conflict between Afghanistan and Britain. Now preserved within private collections worldwide, this engraving continues to captivate viewers with its powerful depiction of war and heroism.
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