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The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902. Creator: Unknown
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The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking the Guns at the Point of the Bayonet, 1902. The Derbyshire Regiment recapture guns taken by Boers at high cost, 18 were killed and 70 wounded. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co. London, 1902]
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1899 1902 2nd Boer War Action Aiming Armaments Artillery Bamp W Bayonet Black Smoke Boer Boer Wars Boers British Army Cannon Caxton Publishing Company Caxton Pulishing Company Caxton Pulishing Company Limited Caxton Pulishing Company Ltd Combat Creswicke Firing Front Line Frontline Guerrilla Warfare Hand Gun Infantry Limited Louis Louis Creswicke Mpumalanga Regiment Second Boer War Second Transvaal War South Africa South Africa And The Transvaal War South African Transvaal Wound Wounded Battlefield British Empire Close Range Sherwood Foresters
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This photo print, titled "The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902" captures a pivotal moment during the Second Boer War. Taken by an unknown creator, this image showcases the bravery and determination of The Derbyshire Regiment as they recapture guns taken by the Boers at great cost. In this intense scene, thick smoke fills the air as British soldiers engage in combat with their South African adversaries. With weapons aimed and bayonets fixed, these courageous men fight for victory on the battlefield. The photograph's monochromatic tones add a sense of gravity to the situation, emphasizing both the violence and heroism displayed. "The Engagement at Vlakfontein" serves as a powerful reminder of Britain's colonial presence in South Africa during this tumultuous period. It highlights not only military strategy but also explores themes of imperialism and guerrilla warfare that defined much of this conflict. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from 1902, we are transported back to a time when nations clashed over power and territory. Through its composition and subject matter, this print encapsulates both the horrors and triumphs experienced by those involved in one of history's most significant conflicts. With every detail meticulously captured within its frame, "The Engagement at Vlakfontein" stands as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity—a poignant reminder that war leaves an indelible mark on all who participate.
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