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Mafeking seige note, 10-, March 1900 printed on paper serial number- 6385

Mafeking seige note, 10-, March 1900 printed on paper serial number- 6385

Author: R S S Baden-PowellLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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The Second Anglo - Boer War, South Africa 1899 - 1902
A 4.7 inch gun known as 'Joe Chamberlain' firing during the barrage of Magersfontein. The barrage was one of the biggest since Sevastopol but only served to warn the Boers of the imminence of British attack.

The Second Anglo - Boer War, South Africa 1899 - 1902 A 4.7 inch gun known as 'Joe Chamberlain' firing during the barrage of Magersfontein. The barrage was one of the biggest since Sevastopol but only served to warn the Boers of the imminence of British attack.

Author: Reinhold ThieleLicense:PD
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Rudyard Kipling's poem "Boots" performed by Taylor Holmes, 1915

Rudyard Kipling's poem "Boots" performed by Taylor Holmes, 1915

Author: Rudyard Kipling - Author Taylor Holmes - PerformerLicense:PD
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Military Railbike Prototype, Boer War

Military Railbike Prototype, Boer War

Author: Donald MenziesLicense:PD
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4.7 inch quick firing naval gun used in South African War, 1899-1902

4.7 inch quick firing naval gun used in South African War, 1899-1902

Author: Amery, LS and othersLicense:PD
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A line of soldiers on the field at Bloemfontein parading for the Queen's Birthday Review, Boer War.

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Keywords: Soldier; Military Personnel; Parade; Boer War; South Africa

A line of soldiers on the field at Bloemfontein parading for the Queen's Birthday Review, Boer War. Archives & Manuscripts Keywords: Soldier; Military Personnel; Parade; Boer War; South Africa

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IdentificatieTitel(s): A South African "Dust Devil" playing havoc in Camp, Orange River, S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09150VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): A South African "Dust Devil" playing havoc in Camp, Orange River, S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09150VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): A Veteran from Modder River, South AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09167VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): A Veteran from Modder River, South AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09167VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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Subjects: South African War, 1899-1902; Afrikaners; Free State (South Africa) -- History

Subjects: South African War, 1899-1902; Afrikaners; Free State (South Africa) -- History

Author: Beak, George BLicense:PD
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A description of all units, casualties, and battles of the Second Boer War

A description of all units, casualties, and battles of the Second Boer War

Author: The British ArmyLicense:PD
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IdentificatieTitel(s): Arrival of Gen. Cronje at Modder River, a prisoner of war, escorted by C.I.V. Mounted Infantry, S.A.Objecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09177VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1901Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Arrival of Gen. Cronje at Modder River, a prisoner of war, escorted by C.I.V. Mounted Infantry, S.A.Objecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09177VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1901Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Australian Mounted Rifles after Skirmish at Modder River (Jan. 12th), S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09166VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Australian Mounted Rifles after Skirmish at Modder River (Jan. 12th), S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09166VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Australische soldaten in de houding voor een mars in Zuid-Afrika. Australian Infantry (distinguished fighters at Belmont, Jan. 5th) ready to march north from Naauwpoort, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09126Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘232’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodPlaats vervaardiging: Zuid-AfrikaDatering: 1900Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: soldier(s) before enlistingWaar: Zuid-AfrikaVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Australische soldaten in de houding voor een mars in Zuid-Afrika. Australian Infantry (distinguished fighters at Belmont, Jan. 5th) ready to march north from Naauwpoort, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09126Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘232’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodPlaats vervaardiging: Zuid-AfrikaDatering: 1900Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: soldier(s) before enlistingWaar: Zuid-AfrikaVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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A sketch by Lt. A. Bailey of the Battle of Rhenosterkop

A sketch by Lt. A. Bailey of the Battle of Rhenosterkop

Author: Lieutenant Arthur BaileyLicense:PD
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Date: 23rd March, 1897. From: Administrator of the Government. Subject: Appointment of Major Joseph Henry Banks to temporary command of the Auckland Militia and Volunteer District from 1st April, 1897. Taken from personnel file (1899 - 1902). Archives New Zealand reference: AABK 18805 W5515 64 /  0006235

Date: 23rd March, 1897. From: Administrator of the Government. Subject: Appointment of Major Joseph Henry Banks to temporary command of the Auckland Militia and Volunteer District from 1st April, 1897. Taken from personnel file (1899 - 1902). Archives New Zealand reference: AABK 18805 W5515 64 / 0006235

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Victorian poster depicting the Defeat of Lord Methuen's Force by De La Rey at Tweebosch, March 7

Victorian poster depicting the Defeat of Lord Methuen's Force by De La Rey at Tweebosch, March 7

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A full map of the Battle of Zand River

A full map of the Battle of Zand River

Author: Winston Spencer ChurchillLicense:PD
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A map of the Battle of Zand River

A map of the Battle of Zand River

Author: Winston Spencer ChurchillLicense:PD
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IdentificatieTitel(s): Behind the Orange River Intrenchments holding back the bravely advancing Boers - S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09187VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Behind the Orange River Intrenchments holding back the bravely advancing Boers - S. AfricaObjecttype: foto stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09187VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Biljartkamer en bar van het Bradley's Hotel in Mafeking verwoest in de Tweede Boerenoorlog. The Billiard and Bar Room of Bradley's Hotel after a 94 lb. Shell had entered, Mafeking, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09052Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘158’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: MafekingDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: demolishing (of conquered city), hotel, hostelry, innWaar: MafekingVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Biljartkamer en bar van het Bradley's Hotel in Mafeking verwoest in de Tweede Boerenoorlog. The Billiard and Bar Room of Bradley's Hotel after a 94 lb. Shell had entered, Mafeking, S.A. (titel op object)Objecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09052Opschriften / Merken: naam, recto, gedrukt: ‘Works and Studios Sun Sculpture trade mark Arlington N.J. Littleton N.H. Washington D.C.’nummer, recto, gedrukt: ‘158’VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and Underwood (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: MafekingDatering: 1901Materiaal: fotopapier karton Techniek: albuminedrukAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 88 mm × b 178 mmOnderwerpWat: demolishing (of conquered city), hotel, hostelry, innWaar: MafekingVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Bivouac of Gen. Hamilton's Mounted Infantry at the Modder after hard fight with the invincible Boers, S. AfricaObjecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09173VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Bivouac of Gen. Hamilton's Mounted Infantry at the Modder after hard fight with the invincible Boers, S. AfricaObjecttype: stereofoto Objectnummer: RP-F-F09173VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: Underwood and UnderwoodDatering: 1900Fysieke kenmerken: fotografie op kartonMateriaal: karton Techniek: fotografieAfmetingen: secundaire drager: h 75 mm × b 150 mmVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: overdracht van beheer 1994Copyright: Publiek domein

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Boer family with a wagon on a farm in South Africa circa 1900. Titled: Father and son going to the front by Boer War Colourised Photographs.

Boer family with a wagon on a farm in South Africa circa 1900. Titled: Father and son going to the front by Boer War Colourised Photographs.

Author: Tinus le Roux (Photos Redux - Colourising History)License:PD
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Group portrait of the members of the Special Diplomatic Delegation (Spesiale Gesantskap) of the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic to Europe and America, 1900, l.t.r. front: A.D.W. Wolmarans (S.A.R.), A. Fischer (O.F.S.), C.H. Wessels (O.F.S.) and back: Dr. W.J. Leyds (Special Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary of the S.A.R. in Belgium), Dr. H.P.N. Muller (Consul-General of the O.F.S. in The Netherlands and Special Envoy)

Group portrait of the members of the Special Diplomatic Delegation (Spesiale Gesantskap) of the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic to Europe and America, 1900, l.t.r. front: A.D.W. Wolmarans (S.A.R.), A. Fischer (O.F.S.), C.H. Wessels (O.F.S.) and back: Dr. W.J. Leyds (Special Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary of the S.A.R. in Belgium), Dr. H.P.N. Muller (Consul-General of the O.F.S. in The Netherlands and Special Envoy)

Author: Atelier Straugh, formerly Kameke, Javastraat 20, The Hague, The NetherlandsLicense:PD
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Boer War
Mounted Yeomanry.

Boer War Mounted Yeomanry.

Author: Skeoch Cumming W (1864–1929) Biographical source: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/c/F59597License:PD
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Soldiers embarking for the Boer War, Pitt Street, Sydney, 1899–1900, vintage silver gelatin print, State Library of New South Wales, DL PXX 73/2-4

Soldiers embarking for the Boer War, Pitt Street, Sydney, 1899–1900, vintage silver gelatin print, State Library of New South Wales, DL PXX 73/2-4

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Historical Overview

Major colonial war (1899–1902) between Britain and Boer republics in South Africa.

Outcome & Quick Facts

Outcome

Tactical British victory.

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