The Matabella [sic] War With Col. Whinfields Column, 1896 (c)
pen and ink with wash, drawing
Accession Number
NAM.1999-08-6-9
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 25: caption describes mopping up actions, Private Youngman being pursued and the cook of the 7th Hussars attacked whilst cooking the dinner. Vignette: Lieutenant Smith, Cape Mounted Police. Picture 26: caption describes an attack on a supply convoy. Vignettes: Captain Duffin, Grenadier Guards, on the Staff; Corporal Herbert, Mounted Infantry and four Scouts holding a ridge.
Campaigns
2nd Matabele War (1896-1897)