During the Anglo-Boer War that took place in South Africa from 1899 to 1902, the British forces built a large number of blockhouses or forts to protect their supply lines against the Boer commandos. They were mostly constructed along railway lines and bridges. This well kept blockhouse stand on a small hill or 'koppie' near the nothernly entrance to the town of Burgersdorp in South Africa.

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Size: 4050px × 5616px 34.3cm × 47.5cm - 300dpi
Location: South Africa, South Africa
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: blockhouse, boer, boer war, british forces, eastern cape, fort, light, painting light, supply lines, south africa