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Boer War, group photo, first attempt at peace
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Boer War, group photo, first attempt at peace
Boer War, group photo, first attempt (unsuccessful) to arrive at peace, at Middelburg in March 1901. Back row (left to right): Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H Fraser, Colonel Hamilton, H de Jager. Front row: General De Wet, General Louis Botha, Viscount Kitchener, Major Maxwell.
1901
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Armband Attempt Boer Boers Botha Colonel Conflict Diplomacy Fraser Hamilton Henderson Jager Kitchener Major Maxwell Middelburg Negotiation Peace Unsuccessful Viscount Watson 1901
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This evocative group photograph captures the first unsuccessful attempt at peace negotiations during the Boer War, which took place in Middelburg, South Africa, in March 1901. The back row of the image is lined with military commanders from both sides of the conflict: Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H. Fraser, Colonel Hamilton, and H. de Jager. In the front row, we find the prominent figures of the war: General De Wet, General Louis Botha, and Viscount Kitchener, accompanied by Major Maxwell. The Boer War, also known as the South African War, was a prolonged and brutal conflict between the British and the Dutch-speaking Boer farmers, who sought independence from British rule. This photograph marks a significant moment in the war, as the parties gathered in an attempt to reach a peaceful resolution. However, this negotiation ultimately proved unsuccessful, and the war continued for another year. The men in the photograph are dressed in their military uniforms, some wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning for their fallen comrades. The atmosphere is tense, yet there is a sense of determination and resolve in their expressions. The scene is a poignant reminder of the complex diplomatic efforts that took place during the Boer War and the ultimate failure to achieve peace in this particular instance. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s during the Edwardian era, offers a glimpse into the historical context of a pivotal moment in the Boer War and the lives of the men who shaped its course.
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