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1940s East Africa - Uganda sugar cane Lugasi plantation
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1940s East Africa - Uganda sugar cane Lugasi plantation
1940s East Africa - Uganda - cutting sugar cane Lugasi plantation
Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in the 1940s at the Lugasi sugar cane plantation in Uganda, East Africa. The scene is one of industry and labor, as men, likely local workers, are seen carefully cutting and bundling the ripe sugar canes, their faces focused on the task at hand. The British army recruitment officer, who took this photograph while stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II, captures the raw energy and determination of the workers, their bodies glistening with sweat in the tropical heat. The sugar cane industry was a significant part of the British colonial economy in East Africa, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life and labor practices of the time. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of the British Empire during the 1940s, with its military, industrial, and cultural influences shaping the region in profound ways. The vintage feel of the photograph transports us back to an era of historical significance, inviting us to reflect on the past and the enduring impact of colonialism on the African continent.
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