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Indian Mutiny, 1857
Sgt.Richard Wadeson rescues Private Michael Farrell from an attack by several mounted rebel cavalrymen. He was awarded the Victoria Cross
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1857 Attack Awarded Cavalrymen Farrell Michael Mounted Mutiny Private Rebel Rescues Sepoy Uprising
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and danger of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, a pivotal moment in the history of the British Empire in India. In the foreground, we see Sergeant Richard Wadeson of the 60th Rifles, courageously rescuing his comrade, Private Michael Farrell, from a fierce attack by several mounted rebel cavalrymen. The Sepoy soldiers, once loyal to the British, had turned against their commanders in a wave of anger and discontent, sparking an uprising that would last for over a year. The scene is set in the scorching heat of July in India, with the sun casting long shadows and the dust rising from the disturbed ground. The rebel cavalrymen, armed with swords and lances, charge towards the two British soldiers, their determined faces a stark contrast to the fear and determination etched on Wadeson's and Farrell's faces. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outmaneuvered, Wadeson's quick thinking and bravery saved Farrell's life. For his heroic actions, Wadeson was later awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. The Victoria Cross was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, and this image is a powerful reminder of the first award of this prestigious decoration. This photograph is a testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers involved in the Indian Mutiny, a pivotal moment in the history of Asia and the British Empire. The events of 1857 marked the end of the East India Company's rule in India and the beginning of direct British rule, leading to significant changes in the political, social, and economic landscape of the subcontinent.
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