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BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned
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BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned
BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned by Marshal Roberts. Anglo-Boer War, 1900
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This striking image captures the moment of surrender and imprisonment of General Piet Cronje (1836-1911) by British General Lord Roberts (1832-1914) during the Second Boer War in 1900. Achille Beltrame's photograph, titled "General Cronje Imprisoned by Marshal Roberts," is a poignant reminder of the pivotal event in the Anglo-Boer War, which marked a turning point in the conflict between the British colonial forces and the Boer Republics of South Africa. General Cronje, a prominent Boer military leader, had led the defense of the besieged town of Paardeberg during the war. After a prolonged and fierce battle, his forces were eventually defeated, and on February 27, 1900, he and his men surrendered to the British. In this photograph, General Cronje is seen being led away from the battlefield, with his hands raised in surrender, while British soldiers, some mounted on horses, look on. The scene exudes a sense of defeat and submission, as the Boer forces are disarmed and taken prisoner. The Anglo-Boer War, also known as the South African War, was a significant colonial conflict that lasted from 1899 to 1902. It was characterized by brutal fighting and the use of guerrilla tactics, as well as the implementation of scorched earth policies by both sides. The war resulted in the eventual defeat of the Boer Republics and the establishment of British colonial rule in South Africa. This photograph, taken by the renowned Italian war photographer Achille Beltrame, offers a powerful visual representation of the human cost of war and the complex dynamics of colonialism and imperialism during this period.
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