Maiwand Collection

Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1884 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire)

The last eleven at Maiwand. Date: 27 July 1880

ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN Established as ruler of Afghanistan after the Battle of Maiwand, his stable rule unified a tribal people. Date: R. 1880 - 1901

Lieutenat Maclaine bringing up the guns at Maiwand, 17th July 1880
3082857 Lieutenat Maclaine bringing up the guns at Maiwand, 17th July 1880, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Wood, Stanley L

Sketches of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment (engraving)
1590590 Sketches of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment

Memorial recently unveiled at reading to the Officers and Men of the 66th Regiment who fell at Maiwand
1050220 Memorial recently unveiled at reading to the Officers and Men of the 66th Regiment who fell at Maiwand and in the Afghan Campaign, 1879-80 (engraving) by English School

Maiwand - Saving the Guns, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Maiwand - Saving the Guns, (1901). The Battle of Maiwand in Afghanistan took place on 27 July 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War

The Royal Berkshire Regiment. The Heroic Stand at Maiwand, 1880, (1939). British forces resisting an Afghan attack at the Battle of Maiwand in Afghanistan on 27 July 1880 during the Second

Graves of Major Blackwood and Men of the Sixty-Sixth Regiment, Maiwand, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

The Battlefield of Maiwand, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Colonel Galbraith at the Battle of Maiwand, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Battle of Maiwand, (July 27, 1880), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Guns at Waiwand 1880
Battle of Maiwand, saving the guns: though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order. 27 July 1880

Saving Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN After defeat of British at Maiwand, established as stable ruler of the many tribal factions in Afghanistan

Abdur Rahman Khan
ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN Consolidated his position as Amir after the Battle of Maiwand. Established stability in Afghanistan through unity

Mullane Rescues Driver
Sergeant Patrick Mullane rescues a gun-carriage driver during the Battle of Maiwand during the Afghan Wars. For this he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Battle of Maiwand
Sgt.Patrick Mullane rescues a gun-carriage driver at the Battle of Maiwand. He will be awarded the Victoria Cross

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In the scorching heat of July 27, 1880, a battle raged on in Maiwand. The Guns at Maiwand echoed through the rugged terrain as soldiers from The Royal Berkshire Regiment fought valiantly against all odds. This heroic stand would forever be etched in history. Led by Lieutenant Maclaine, the regiment brought up their guns amidst chaos and uncertainty. Their determination was unwavering as they faced the relentless enemy forces led by Abdur Rahman Khan. These brave men knew that their lives hung in the balance, but they stood firm with unwavering courage. Sketches of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment captured their gallantry and sacrifice during this Afghan Campaign. Memorial engravings unveiled at Reading paid tribute to those who fell at Maiwand and throughout this arduous campaign of 1879-80. The last eleven soldiers left standing at Maiwand became symbols of resilience and bravery. Their names may have been forgotten over time, but their legacy lives on within Forbury Gardens' iconic statue - The Maiwand Lion - a solemn reminder of their sacrifice. Graves scattered across Maiwand bear witness to Major Blackwood's leadership and his comrades' dedication to duty. These final resting places serve as hallowed ground for those who gave everything for king and country. Decades later, in 1901, an evocative painting titled "Maiwand - Saving the Guns" emerged without attribution but capturing the essence of that fateful day. It serves as a testament to these unsung heroes whose stories continue to inspire generations. Today we remember them – The Royal Berkshire Regiment – for their indomitable spirit displayed during that historic battle at Maiwand in 1880. Their valor shall never fade away.