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Breaker Morant
Harry Harbord Morant (Breaker Morant) 1901 Date: 1901
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Breaker Morant: The Fateful Encounter at Warragul Creek, 1901 This evocative photograph captures the intense gaze of Harry Harbord Morant, also known as 'Breaker' Morant, an Australian cavalry officer during the Second Boer War. Taken in 1901, this image is a poignant reminder of the complexities and controversies surrounding Morant's life and military career. Morant, born in 1864 in Victoria, Australia, gained the nickname 'Breaker' due to his penchant for breaking horses. He joined the army in 1885 and saw action in the Sudan Campaign and the Anglo-Egyptian War before being sent to South Africa to fight in the Second Boer War. In South Africa, Morant gained a reputation as a brave and effective soldier, but also as a man who did not shy away from using unconventional methods to deal with the enemy. He and a group of soldiers were later court-martialed for the alleged murder of Boer prisoners of war, a controversial trial that has been the subject of much debate and controversy. Morant was hanged in 1902, but his case continues to be a topic of interest and debate among historians and scholars. This photograph, taken during Morant's time in South Africa, shows him in his military uniform, with a serious expression on his face. His piercing gaze seems to convey a sense of determination and focus, making it a powerful and intriguing image that invites further exploration of the complex and controversial figure of Harry Harbord Morant.
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