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Mounted troops near Upington, South Africa, WW1
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Mounted troops near Upington, South Africa, WW1
South African mounted troops near Upington on the Orange River frontier between German South West Africa (now Namibia) and South Africa, during the First World War. Date: circa 1915
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Amidst the arid landscape of Upington, South Africa, mounted troops stand ready along the Orange River frontier during the First World War. Circa 1915, this evocative image captures the essence of the South African cavalry's role in defending the borders against German forces in German South West Africa, now Namibia. The dusty terrain, dotted with acacia trees, stretches out behind the soldiers and their horses, as they gaze intently into the distance. The Great War had reached the African continent, and these brave men on horseback were at the forefront of the battle against the German forces. The Orange River, a vital water source, forms a natural barrier between the two territories, but the threat was real, and these troops were prepared to defend their homeland. The scene is one of quiet determination and resolve, as the soldiers and their horses wait for the next move in this complex and far-reaching conflict. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war on the African frontier during the First World War.
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