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Second Boer War
Boer War. British bulldog and British flag at Pretoria, 1900 Date: 1900
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience history in a whole new way with Media Storehouse's Second Boer War jigsaw puzzle! This intricately detailed puzzle features an iconic image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcasing a British bulldog and the Union Jack flag proudly displayed in Pretoria during the Second Boer War in 1900. Challenge yourself and your family to piece together this captivating puzzle and bring history to life in your home. Engaging, educational, and fun for all ages, this puzzle is a must-have for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Immerse yourself in the past and create lasting memories with Media Storehouse's Second Boer War puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of British triumph during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), as a British bulldog stands proudly on a mound in Pretoria, South Africa, with the Union Jack flag unfurled behind it. The Second Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the two independent Boer states, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, over control of the mineral-rich region. The war began in October 1899 and lasted for three years, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. The image of the bulldog, a symbol of British determination and tenacity, was widely used to represent the British war effort and the idea of 'British bulldog spirit'. The photograph was likely taken in 1900, after the capture of Pretoria by British forces in May of that year. The city had been the capital of the Transvaal Republic and its fall marked a turning point in the war. The Union Jack flag, which flies proudly in the background, further emphasizes the British victory and their claim to the land. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the Second Boer War and the symbolism of the bulldog as a representation of British strength and resilience.
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