Boer prisoners under escort, 2nd Boer War, 1900. Artist: Unknown

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Boer prisoners under escort, 2nd Boer War, 1900. After Paardeberg, one of the bloodiest battles in the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902), fought in February 1900, many Boer officers and leaders, including General Piet Cronje, were taken prisoner. This images shows them being taken to the coast under escort prior to deportation.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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