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Guns of the 75th Royal Field Artillery, Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
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Guns of the 75th Royal Field Artillery, Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
5920872 Guns of the 75th Royal Field Artillery, Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Guns of the 75th Royal Field Artillery, in the Artillery Barracks, Pretoria, 1901.
Stereoscopic photograph, Boer War (1899-1902), 1901.
Lord Roberts force captured Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic, on 5 June 1900. The Boers had decided not to defend the city and ordered a retreat along the Delagoabay railway line. President Paul Kruger left Pretoria at the same time. Despite the loss of their capital, the Boers refused to surrender and Roberts had to continue the war by capturing the rest of the Transvaal and defeating the mobile Boer commandos.
From a box of 89 stereoscopic cards entitled, South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1, published by Underwood and Underwood, and produced by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios, 1900 circa.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25184976
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Guns of the 75th Royal Field Artillery in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1899. The image showcases the artillery guns lined up at the Artillery Barracks, ready for action during the Boer War (1899-1902). Taken by Underwood & Underwood, renowned photographers from c. 1881-1940, this stereoscopic photograph provides a unique perspective on this pivotal time. It is part of a collection titled "South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1" published by Underwood and Underwood. The capture of Pretoria marked a major turning point in Lord Roberts' campaign as his forces successfully took control of the capital city on June 5th, 1900. However, despite losing their stronghold, President Paul Kruger and his Boer troops refused to surrender. As depicted in this photograph, Roberts had to continue fighting to secure victory by capturing the rest of Transvaal while facing off against mobile Boer commandos. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, this historical artifact serves as a reminder of both military strategy and resilience during times of conflict. Its inclusion within Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder ensures that its significance endures for generations to come without commercial exploitation or alteration.
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