The Matabella [sic] War With Col. Whinfields Column, 1896 (c)
pen and ink with wash, drawing
Accession Number
NAM.1999-08-6-8
Description
The Matabella [sic] War With Col. Whinfields Column, 1896 (c). One page of pen and ink with wash drawings; artist unknown; from an illustrated account of the 2nd Matabele War (1896-1897) on nine sheets of paper, 18 sides. Front: Picture 23: caption describes the defence of the wounded during the attack and the role played by Surgeon Captain Coles (MSC) and Lieutenant Moore, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Vignettes: Major Dalton, Royal Marine Light Infantry; Captain Herbert. Verso: caption describes the resultant casualties. Picture 24: caption describes a skirmish involving a patrol of the 7th Hussars. Vignettes: Captain MacClowd and Captain Clarke, Royal Navy.
Campaigns
2nd Matabele War (1896-1897)
Units