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Watering Artillery horses, Welgelegen, South Africa, 1899 (photograph, stereoscopic)
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Watering Artillery horses, Welgelegen, South Africa, 1899 (photograph, stereoscopic)
5929094 Watering Artillery horses, Welgelegen, South Africa, 1899 (photograph, stereoscopic) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Taking Artillery Horses to water - great March to Pretoria - Welgelegen, S.A.
Stereoscopic photograph, Boer War, 1900 (c).
The British relied on thousands of horses to draw their artillery and supplies. Many of these animals, sent from Britain and not acclimatised, succumbed to the tough dry conditions on the veldt. The average life expectancy of a British horse, from the time of its arrival in Port Elizabeth, was around six weeks.
From a box of 89 stereoscopic cards entitled, South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1. Published by Underwood and Underwood and produced by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios, 1900 (c).); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180410
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in history - the watering of artillery horses during the Boer War in Welgelegen, South Africa, in 1899. The image, taken by an unknown photographer from the 20th century, showcases the immense reliance that the British had on these noble creatures to transport their artillery and supplies. In this arid landscape, where dry conditions prevailed on the veldt, many of these horses struggled to adapt. Sent from Britain without proper acclimatization, their average life expectancy was a mere six weeks from their arrival in Port Elizabeth. This somber reality adds depth to this seemingly ordinary scene of horses drinking water. The stereoscopic format of this photograph allows viewers to immerse themselves into this historical moment even further. It transports us back in time and enables us to witness firsthand the challenges faced by both man and beast during wartime. Published as part of a collection titled "South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1" this particular print is a testament to not only its artistic value but also its historical significance. Preserved by National Army Museum in London and made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during times of conflict. Through this powerful image captured over a century ago, we gain insight into an often overlooked aspect of war - the vital role played by animals who served alongside soldiers on distant battlefields.
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