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The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b / w photo)
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The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599485 The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Final Advance to Ladysmith, Harts Infantry Brigade bivouacking on the Banks of the Tugela on the Day before the Battle of Pieters Hill, 26 February. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 April 1900.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22551418
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Banks Bivouacking Ladysmith Second Boer War Tugela
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The Final Advance to Ladysmith
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captures a pivotal moment in history during the Second Boer War. This photograph, taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, showcases Harts Infantry Brigade bivouacking on the banks of the Tugela River on the eve of the Battle of Pieters Hill. The image is part of a private collection and was originally published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on April 7,1900. The photo provides a glimpse into the topography and conditions faced by soldiers during this intense conflict. As tensions rise before battle, troops can be seen setting up camp along the riverbanks, preparing themselves mentally and physically for what lies ahead. Their determination is palpable as they await their final advance towards Ladysmith. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both the bravery and hardships endured by those involved in war. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon historical events that shaped nations and affected countless lives. Through photography's lens, we are transported back in time to witness this significant moment firsthand. Bridgeman Images has preserved this piece from its Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, allowing us to appreciate not only its artistic value but also its historical significance.
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