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Mule wagons crossing desert, South Africa, WW1
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Mule wagons crossing desert, South Africa, WW1
Mule wagons crossing the 500-mile waterless desert between Kimberley (Northern Cape, South Africa) and Keetmanshoop (now South Namibia, then German South West Africa) during the First World War. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the arduous journey of mule wagons crossing the 500-mile waterless desert between Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, and Keetmanshoop, then German South West Africa, during the First World War in 1915. The harsh, sun-scorched landscape of the desert, devoid of any signs of water, presents a formidable challenge to the mule drivers and their precious cargo. The mules, their coats dusty and tired from the relentless heat and treacherous terrain, plod on, their hooves sinking into the sand. The wagons, laden with supplies and ammunition, creak and groan under the weight of their burden. The scene is one of endurance and determination, as the men and animals push forward, driven by the imperative of war. The vast expanse of the desert stretches out before them, seemingly endless and unforgiving. The harsh realities of war in this remote and inhospitable corner of Africa were a far cry from the battlefields of Europe, yet the importance of maintaining the supply lines was no less critical. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the soldiers, mule drivers, and animals during the First World War.
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