Ox transport carrying supplies, East Africa, WW1
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Ox transport carrying supplies, East Africa, WW1
Team of oxen used to transport supplies in East Africa during WW1.
1916
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Media ID 14377320
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Carts Drawn Oxen Supplies Supply
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of war in East Africa during World War I, as a team of oxen laboriously transport supplies over rough terrain. Dated to 1916, the image offers a poignant glimpse into the logistical challenges faced by Allied forces in this remote and inhospitable region. The First World War reached East Africa in 1914, when German colonial forces clashed with British, Belgian, and Portuguese troops. The conflict in this part of the world was characterized by its extreme conditions, with scorching heat, disease-ridden swamps, and inhospitable terrain making the campaign one of the most arduous of the war. In the foreground of this photograph, a group of oxen, their hides glistening with sweat, strain against their yokes as they pull a heavily laden cart. The animals' determined expressions and the deep furrows etched into their foreheads speak to the immense effort required to traverse this rugged landscape. The cart, piled high with supplies, is a vital lifeline for the soldiers and civilians who depend on these animals for their survival. The African landscape stretches out behind the oxen, a vast expanse of savannah dotted with acacia trees and the occasional hut. The sun casts long shadows over the scene, adding to the sense of isolation and hardship. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by animals, like these oxen, during wartime and the resilience of those who served in the harsh conditions of East Africa during the First World War.
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