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English drummer boy, near Colesberg, South Africa
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English drummer boy, near Colesberg, South Africa
English drummer boy, writing a letter to his mother after the victory at Colesberg, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Just behind him, two soldiers relax at the entrance to their tent. Date: 1900
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Boer Colonialism Drum Drummer Helmets Letter Pith Relax Tent Victory Colesberg
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of respite for English soldiers following their victory at Colesberg, South Africa during the Second Boer War in 1900. In the foreground, a young drummer boy, dressed in full military regalia, sits at the entrance of their tent, pen in hand, deeply engrossed in writing a letter to his mother. The drummer's pith helmet and the worn uniform of the soldiers behind him speak to the harsh conditions and long hours they endured during the conflict. The soldiers, with their helmets off and relaxed posture, take a brief moment to unwind, their weary expressions hinting at the hardships they have faced. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the British army during the colonial era in South Africa, a time marked by intense struggle and determination.
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