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Second Boer War
Boer War. British bulldog and British flag at Pretoria, 1900 Date: 1900
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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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