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South African Army re-enactors don paratrooper gear. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa. Stock Photo

RMBG534H–South African Army re-enactors don paratrooper gear. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, (1870 ? 11 September 1950), South African statesman, military leader and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as prime minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948. Stock Photo

RM2YRXRTY–Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, (1870 ? 11 September 1950), South African statesman, military leader and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as prime minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948.

Jan Christiaan Smuts, prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher. Stock Photo

RMCWGXR7–Jan Christiaan Smuts, prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher.

British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their Stock Photo

RMJR31KB–British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their

Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 - 1950. South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. Stock Photo

RMA103H0–Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 - 1950. South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher.

Girl with Curled Locks and Strings 1891 ( discrimination - racism ) South Africa African Stock Photo

RMHWDGBD–Girl with Curled Locks and Strings 1891 ( discrimination - racism ) South Africa African

1900. Winston Churchill when he was a Lieutenant in the South African Light Horse Stock Photo

RMHGF9AR–1900. Winston Churchill when he was a Lieutenant in the South African Light Horse

South African female soldier in the Boer War 1900 Stock Photo

RM2M3RXWD–South African female soldier in the Boer War 1900

WW2 era postcard dated Feb to May 1943 on reverse is written 10 Air Navigator Course 44 Air School South African Air Force (SAAF), Grahamstown, South Africa. Stock Photo

RM2D6H4ET–WW2 era postcard dated Feb to May 1943 on reverse is written 10 Air Navigator Course 44 Air School South African Air Force (SAAF), Grahamstown, South Africa.

Portrait of President Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrikanerdom, and remains a controversial Stock Photo

RF2F1EFDX–Portrait of President Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrikanerdom, and remains a controversial

March of Dominion troops through London . South African mascot Springbok . 1919 Stock Photo

RM2BWB5PM–March of Dominion troops through London . South African mascot Springbok . 1919

3rd Batallion Highlanders in South African Kit. Raised from a militia unit in 1900. Also known as Queen's Own Cameron Stock Photo

RMERHAEK–3rd Batallion Highlanders in South African Kit. Raised from a militia unit in 1900. Also known as Queen's Own Cameron

HMX-1 'Nighthawks' helicopter squadron practice landing on the South Lawn of the White House. March 30, 2012. (BSLOC 2015 13 134) Stock Photo

RMKWC2X8–HMX-1 'Nighthawks' helicopter squadron practice landing on the South Lawn of the White House. March 30, 2012. (BSLOC 2015 13 134)

Vintage Photographic Postcard of British Royal Navy Sailors. The South African Squadron. Seamans Cutter Winners 1933. Stock Photo

RMR0DNKA–Vintage Photographic Postcard of British Royal Navy Sailors. The South African Squadron. Seamans Cutter Winners 1933.

RMB9B7E4–South African War

Old military camp, Rusty remains of South African troops from 1915, Welwitschia Drive, Namib Naukluft Park, Swakopmund, Namib, Republi, Welwitschia Stock Photo

RM2PA2NFE–Old military camp, Rusty remains of South African troops from 1915, Welwitschia Drive, Namib Naukluft Park, Swakopmund, Namib, Republi, Welwitschia

Battle of Spion Kop Boer War 1900 Stock Photo

RMFB8N67–Battle of Spion Kop Boer War 1900

The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: The Fighting Fifth: Band playing detachment arriving at camp at East London. Original photo by “Navy and Army”, c1900. Stock Photo

RM2R1W3KX–The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: The Fighting Fifth: Band playing detachment arriving at camp at East London. Original photo by “Navy and Army”, c1900.

Farewell to Manitoba Transvaal Contingent Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890 Stock Photo

RF2J10BGW–Farewell to Manitoba Transvaal Contingent Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890

RMBG5329–South African Army re-enactors don paratrooper gear. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Photograph of Jan Smuts. Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) a South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. Stock Photo

RM2A25N4R–Photograph of Jan Smuts. Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) a South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher.

1st South African Division ops, Southern Ethiopia, Jan-Feb 1941. Sketch map 1954 Stock Photo

RFT2JPMG–1st South African Division ops, Southern Ethiopia, Jan-Feb 1941. Sketch map 1954

RMJR31KD–British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their

General Botha, left, General Smuts, centre and Sir Joseph Cook at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. Louis Botha, 1862 – 1919. South African politician and first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 – 1950. South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. Sir Joseph Cook, 1860 – 1947. Australian politician and sixth Prime Minister of Australia. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934. Stock Photo

RM2A16R8Y–General Botha, left, General Smuts, centre and Sir Joseph Cook at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. Louis Botha, 1862 – 1919. South African politician and first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 – 1950. South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. Sir Joseph Cook, 1860 – 1947. Australian politician and sixth Prime Minister of Australia. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934.

South Africa, Transvaal, African Stock Photo

RMHW7154–South Africa, Transvaal, African

The crew of Douglas Boston Mark III of No 24 Squadron, South African Air Force, walking away from their aircraft on an airfield in Libya after a sortie. The Boston was an American medium bomber, attack aircraft, night intruder, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II. Stock Photo

RM2JK1DDM–The crew of Douglas Boston Mark III of No 24 Squadron, South African Air Force, walking away from their aircraft on an airfield in Libya after a sortie. The Boston was an American medium bomber, attack aircraft, night intruder, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II.

South African Light Horse Trooper, Brabant's Horse Trooper and Duke of Edinburgh's Volunteer Rifles Dispatch Rider Stock Photo

RM2RGD8DY–South African Light Horse Trooper, Brabant's Horse Trooper and Duke of Edinburgh's Volunteer Rifles Dispatch Rider

An old engraving of the Battle of Spion Kop during the Boer War in 1900. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The Battle of Spion Kop (Slag bij Spionkop or Slag van Spioenkop) was a military engagement between British forces and two Boer Republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, during the campaign by the British to relieve the besieged city Ladysmith during the first months of the Second Boer War. The battle was fought 23–24 January on the hilltop of Spioen Kop, about 38 km southwest of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. It resulted in a Boer victory. Stock Photo

RM2YWB9P4–An old engraving of the Battle of Spion Kop during the Boer War in 1900. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The Battle of Spion Kop (Slag bij Spionkop or Slag van Spioenkop) was a military engagement between British forces and two Boer Republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, during the campaign by the British to relieve the besieged city Ladysmith during the first months of the Second Boer War. The battle was fought 23–24 January on the hilltop of Spioen Kop, about 38 km southwest of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. It resulted in a Boer victory.

The Home of President Paul Kruger [Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈkryjər]; 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrik Stock Photo

RF2E9JWM0–The Home of President Paul Kruger [Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈkryjər]; 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrik

A South African M1965 Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer’s Dress Dagger, unmarked blade with ornate floral etchings on both sides, brass crossguard wi Stock Photo

RFWTC98G–A South African M1965 Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer’s Dress Dagger, unmarked blade with ornate floral etchings on both sides, brass crossguard wi

Edwardian postcard of men wearing uniforms outside camp, at Potchefstroom, S. Africa, Mobilizing Reserves just before the end of the Boer War, message on the front, posted Feb 1902 Stock Photo

RMJGFKR6–Edwardian postcard of men wearing uniforms outside camp, at Potchefstroom, S. Africa, Mobilizing Reserves just before the end of the Boer War, message on the front, posted Feb 1902

President Barack Obama boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. July 1, 2011. (BSLOC 2015 13 133) Stock Photo

RMKWC2X7–President Barack Obama boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. July 1, 2011. (BSLOC 2015 13 133)

South Sudan: Salva Kiir Mayardit (13 September 1951 -), President of South Sudan, 2011. Salva Kiir Mayardit is a Dinka, though of a different clan than former South Sudan president John Garang. In the late 1960s, Kiir joined the Anyanya in the First Sudanese Civil War. By the time of the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement, he was a low-ranking officer. In 1983, when Garang joined an army mutiny he had been sent to put down, Kiir and other Southern leaders joined the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the second civil war. Kiir eventually rose to head the SPLA's military wing. Stock Photo

RM2B01B8T–South Sudan: Salva Kiir Mayardit (13 September 1951 -), President of South Sudan, 2011. Salva Kiir Mayardit is a Dinka, though of a different clan than former South Sudan president John Garang. In the late 1960s, Kiir joined the Anyanya in the First Sudanese Civil War. By the time of the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement, he was a low-ranking officer. In 1983, when Garang joined an army mutiny he had been sent to put down, Kiir and other Southern leaders joined the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the second civil war. Kiir eventually rose to head the SPLA's military wing.

This monument commemorates an extraordinary historical figure, who started out fighting the British in the Boer Wars, became Prime Minister of South Africa and ended up as a British Cabinet Minister, a Field Marshall in the British Army and a signatory to the United Nations Charter. This is a bronze statue, showing Smuts seated in military fatigues, was unveiled in 1974. Located close to the Company's Garden and next to the Parliament Building, this is a must see for those interested in S African and British History in the first half of the 20th century. He supported the concept of holism. Stock Photo

RM2BEPDX7–This monument commemorates an extraordinary historical figure, who started out fighting the British in the Boer Wars, became Prime Minister of South Africa and ended up as a British Cabinet Minister, a Field Marshall in the British Army and a signatory to the United Nations Charter. This is a bronze statue, showing Smuts seated in military fatigues, was unveiled in 1974. Located close to the Company's Garden and next to the Parliament Building, this is a must see for those interested in S African and British History in the first half of the 20th century. He supported the concept of holism.

English bombardment of Paardeberg in the Second Boer War, 1900. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMBMG4RP–English bombardment of Paardeberg in the Second Boer War, 1900. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Attacking native positions during the Kaffir War 1852 Stock Photo

RMHWPGF4–Attacking native positions during the Kaffir War 1852

The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: The Dust Devil: A South African sandstorm. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900. Stock Photo

RM2R1W3FP–The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: The Dust Devil: A South African sandstorm. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900.

First Canadian Contingent at Toronto Armories Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890 Stock Photo

RF2J10BGD–First Canadian Contingent at Toronto Armories Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890

RMBG52XK–South African Army re-enactors don paratrooper gear. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950) South African and British Commonwealth statesman, soldier and philospher. During First World War he directed operations in German East Africa. Chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RMD9CYP9–Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950) South African and British Commonwealth statesman, soldier and philospher. During First World War he directed operations in German East Africa. Chromolithograph.

The Massed Pipes and Drums at the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, performed from 2nd to 24th August with the Zulu Warriors of the South African Police Service in the foreground Stock Photo

RM2J8GWPW–The Massed Pipes and Drums at the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, performed from 2nd to 24th August with the Zulu Warriors of the South African Police Service in the foreground

Boer War Exhibit, St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Frank Fillis produced what was advertised as 'the greatest, most realistic military spectacle known in the history of the world'. Different portions of the concession featured a British Army encampment, several South African native villages (including Zulu, Bushmen, Swazi, and Ndebele) and a 15 acre arena in which soldiers paraded, sporting events and horse races were held and major battles from the Second Boer War were re-enacted twice a day. Battle recreations took 2-3 hours and included several Generals and 600 veteran soldiers from both sides Stock Photo

RMJR31JX–Boer War Exhibit, St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Frank Fillis produced what was advertised as 'the greatest, most realistic military spectacle known in the history of the world'. Different portions of the concession featured a British Army encampment, several South African native villages (including Zulu, Bushmen, Swazi, and Ndebele) and a 15 acre arena in which soldiers paraded, sporting events and horse races were held and major battles from the Second Boer War were re-enacted twice a day. Battle recreations took 2-3 hours and included several Generals and 600 veteran soldiers from both sides

The meeting in the Middle -East in 1942, between Winston Churchill and General Smuts, who presented him with the hat he is seen wearing. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 – 1965. British politician, army officer, writer and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, 1870 – 1950. South African statesman, military leader, philosopher and two times prime minister of the Union of South Africa. From The War in Pictures Third Year Stock Photo

RM2XBA5TX–The meeting in the Middle -East in 1942, between Winston Churchill and General Smuts, who presented him with the hat he is seen wearing. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 – 1965. British politician, army officer, writer and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, 1870 – 1950. South African statesman, military leader, philosopher and two times prime minister of the Union of South Africa. From The War in Pictures Third Year

Portrait of two Bhaca Women 1891 ( discrimination - racism ) South Africa African Stock Photo

RMHWDGBB–Portrait of two Bhaca Women 1891 ( discrimination - racism ) South Africa African

Circa. 1905 – An antique real photograph postcard entitled “Modder Dog – Brought by the 3rd Grenadiers from the Battlefield”, depicting the dog ‘Modder’ who was the mascot of the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards during the Anglo-Boer War. She was found by the Guards at the Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899, who then adopted her as their mascot. The dog is wearing the Queen’s & King’s South Africa Medals on her collar. Stock Photo

RM2WH8B3B–Circa. 1905 – An antique real photograph postcard entitled “Modder Dog – Brought by the 3rd Grenadiers from the Battlefield”, depicting the dog ‘Modder’ who was the mascot of the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards during the Anglo-Boer War. She was found by the Guards at the Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899, who then adopted her as their mascot. The dog is wearing the Queen’s & King’s South Africa Medals on her collar.

Studio photo, young man in 1st South African Infantry uniform, November 1915. He is Private Clement Tunbridge, who was killed at Warlencourt, Somme, northern France, on 18 October 1916. Stock Photo

RM2M98GEC–Studio photo, young man in 1st South African Infantry uniform, November 1915. He is Private Clement Tunbridge, who was killed at Warlencourt, Somme, northern France, on 18 October 1916.

South Africa History: Ex Imperial Military Railway Reid Ten-wheeler 245 (4-10-2T)Ex Central South African Railways Class E 245 (4-8-2T)South African Railways Class H1 225 (4-8-2T) ca. 1912 Stock Photo

RM2D7PPK2–South Africa History: Ex Imperial Military Railway Reid Ten-wheeler 245 (4-10-2T)Ex Central South African Railways Class E 245 (4-8-2T)South African Railways Class H1 225 (4-8-2T) ca. 1912

A war memorial to SWAPO activists who were tortured and killed by South African forces during Namibian war for independence. Stock Photo

RMD36PW0–A war memorial to SWAPO activists who were tortured and killed by South African forces during Namibian war for independence.

Tank abandoned from war between South African and the SWAPO, Bwabwata Conservancy, Namibia. Stock Photo

RMW7YPWD–Tank abandoned from war between South African and the SWAPO, Bwabwata Conservancy, Namibia.

Original early 1900's greetings card British Empire postcard of two children dressed up as Boer war (South African War) soldiers, one receiving 'first aid' - posted October 1902, from London, U.K.. Stock Photo

RMCTEJ65–Original early 1900's greetings card British Empire postcard of two children dressed up as Boer war (South African War) soldiers, one receiving 'first aid' - posted October 1902, from London, U.K..

U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps during an Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, White House. Ceremony was for Prime Minister David Cameron who stands with President Barack Obama on the red carpet. March 14, 2012 (BSLOC 2015 3 210) Stock Photo

RMKWCRFB–U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps during an Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, White House. Ceremony was for Prime Minister David Cameron who stands with President Barack Obama on the red carpet. March 14, 2012 (BSLOC 2015 3 210)

British horseback troops in South Africa during the Boer War which broke out 11th October 1899. Stock Photo

RMH4E4EA–British horseback troops in South Africa during the Boer War which broke out 11th October 1899.

An old engraving of British horsemen charging during the Second Battle of Colenso, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1899. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. It was the third and final battle fought during the Black Week of the Second Boer War. It was fought between British and Boer forces from the independent South African Republic and Orange Free State in and around Colenso on 15 December. Inadequate preparation, lack of reconnaissance and poor leadership led to a British defeat. Stock Photo

RM2YWB9KT–An old engraving of British horsemen charging during the Second Battle of Colenso, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1899. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. It was the third and final battle fought during the Black Week of the Second Boer War. It was fought between British and Boer forces from the independent South African Republic and Orange Free State in and around Colenso on 15 December. Inadequate preparation, lack of reconnaissance and poor leadership led to a British defeat.

The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King, historic image, 1883 Stock Photo

RFEH0T1R–The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King, historic image, 1883

The defence of Spion Kop, Battle of Spion Kop, Second Boer War, 23-24 January 1900, Natal, South Africa Stock Photo

RMPA52NG–The defence of Spion Kop, Battle of Spion Kop, Second Boer War, 23-24 January 1900, Natal, South Africa

The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: Colonial Scouts: Leaving camp on reconnaissance. Original photo by a “military officer”, c1899. Stock Photo

RM2R18MJ3–The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: Colonial Scouts: Leaving camp on reconnaissance. Original photo by a “military officer”, c1899.

Forty-Eighth Battalion Highlanders Toronto Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890 Stock Photo

RF2J10BG4–Forty-Eighth Battalion Highlanders Toronto Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890

South African Army re-enactors. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa. Stock Photo

RMBG52PT–South African Army re-enactors. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870–1950) South African and British Commonwealth statesman and military leader. Held various cabinet posts, and served as Prime Minister of South Africa from 1919-1924 and 1939-1948. Jan Smuts in 1942. Stock Photo

RMD9914H–Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870–1950) South African and British Commonwealth statesman and military leader. Held various cabinet posts, and served as Prime Minister of South Africa from 1919-1924 and 1939-1948. Jan Smuts in 1942.

RM2J8GWPR–The Massed Pipes and Drums at the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, performed from 2nd to 24th August with the Zulu Warriors of the South African Police Service in the foreground

WW1 South African engineers at Lüderitz Namibia, vintage photograph from 1914 Stock Photo

RM2A6T64K–WW1 South African engineers at Lüderitz Namibia, vintage photograph from 1914

Jacobus Herculaas de la Rey, 1847 – 1914, aka Koos de la Rey. Boer military officer, a general during the Second Boer War. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934. Stock Photo

RMTX7W0N–Jacobus Herculaas de la Rey, 1847 – 1914, aka Koos de la Rey. Boer military officer, a general during the Second Boer War. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934.

Khoekhoe group 1700 ( Tobacco was the number one means of exchange ) , South Africa - Transvaal - African Stock Photo

RMHW713D–Khoekhoe group 1700 ( Tobacco was the number one means of exchange ) , South Africa - Transvaal - African

London. 1900 – A busy street scene in London. The street is decorated with flags and bunting for the procession held on 2 October 1900 to commemorate the return of The City of London Imperial Volunteers, who had served in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Horse-drawn omnibuses, a soldier and civilian pedestrians are on the road. A man in the foreground is wearing a bowler hat and a medal on his waistcoat. Stock Photo

RM2X4HCWF–London. 1900 – A busy street scene in London. The street is decorated with flags and bunting for the procession held on 2 October 1900 to commemorate the return of The City of London Imperial Volunteers, who had served in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Horse-drawn omnibuses, a soldier and civilian pedestrians are on the road. A man in the foreground is wearing a bowler hat and a medal on his waistcoat.

RMDRFF9W–Louis Botha

General Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg Stock Photo

RF2J10FRD–General Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg

The proclamation reaches the South where a family of slaves receives news of their emancipation. Stock Photo

RF2G283B8–The proclamation reaches the South where a family of slaves receives news of their emancipation.

RMW7YPWE–Tank abandoned from war between South African and the SWAPO, Bwabwata Conservancy, Namibia.

South African Memorial at Delville Wood near Longueval The Somme Picardy France Stock Photo

RMA8EWWB–South African Memorial at Delville Wood near Longueval The Somme Picardy France

Two African American couples in tent, during the 1927 Mississippi River flood. At a refugee camp on the Vicksburg National Military Park. (BSLOC 2015 16 168) Stock Photo

RMKWD7TW–Two African American couples in tent, during the 1927 Mississippi River flood. At a refugee camp on the Vicksburg National Military Park. (BSLOC 2015 16 168)

Between 1901 and 1902 the British used armoured trains to fight the Boer's Guerilla warfare in South Africa. Stock Photo

RMH4E4ER–Between 1901 and 1902 the British used armoured trains to fight the Boer's Guerilla warfare in South Africa.

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina, United States — The 'African Passages' exhibit at Fort Moultrie's Visitor Center on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, tells the story of the slave trade through Charleston. Part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, this permanent installation educates visitors about the island's role as a quarantine station for enslaved Africans and the impact of slavery on American history. Stock Photo

RMGKWHDP–SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina, United States — The 'African Passages' exhibit at Fort Moultrie's Visitor Center on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, tells the story of the slave trade through Charleston. Part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, this permanent installation educates visitors about the island's role as a quarantine station for enslaved Africans and the impact of slavery on American history.

Bari Attack on Samuel Baker Military Expedition, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDX76A–Bari Attack on Samuel Baker Military Expedition, 19th Century

Cecil Rhodes, British imperialist, founder of the Southern African territory of Rhodesia, (present day Zimbabwe and Zambia) Stock Photo

RMM5KB9P–Cecil Rhodes, British imperialist, founder of the Southern African territory of Rhodesia, (present day Zimbabwe and Zambia)

The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: Farmhouse Near Arundel: Used by General French as his headquarters. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900. Stock Photo

RM2R1W3HH–The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: Farmhouse Near Arundel: Used by General French as his headquarters. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900.

Group of Canadian Artillery Officers at Kingston. Second Contingent Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890 Stock Photo

RF2J10BGE–Group of Canadian Artillery Officers at Kingston. Second Contingent Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890

RMBG53EF–South African Army re-enactors. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Jan Christiaan Smuts, OM, CH, ED, KC, FRS,[1] PC (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher. In addition to holding various cabinet posts, he served as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 until 1924 and from 1939 until 1948. He was a supporter of racial segregation and white minority rule. Stock Photo

RMDYEDFA–Jan Christiaan Smuts, OM, CH, ED, KC, FRS,[1] PC (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher. In addition to holding various cabinet posts, he served as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 until 1924 and from 1939 until 1948. He was a supporter of racial segregation and white minority rule.

RM2J8GWPY–The Massed Pipes and Drums at the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, performed from 2nd to 24th August, with the United States Army Band and Zulu Warriors of the South African Police Service in the foreground

The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King Stock Photo

RMRD6JW1–The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King

Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 – 1950. Stock Photo

RMCT4YX9–Jan Christiaan Smuts, 1870 – 1950.

Construction of Drinkspruitbrug (or Transvaal) 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), South Africa African Stock Photo

RMHWDGBE–Construction of Drinkspruitbrug (or Transvaal) 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ('Uncle Paul'), South Africa African

A page from a vintage cigarette card album entitled ‘Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas’. The cards displayed depict soldiers of the Witwatersrand Rifles and the Regiment Louw Wepener from the Union of South Africa. The page is also decorated with a sketch of Johannesburg. Published in 1938 by John Player & Sons. Stock Photo

RM2M74D97–A page from a vintage cigarette card album entitled ‘Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas’. The cards displayed depict soldiers of the Witwatersrand Rifles and the Regiment Louw Wepener from the Union of South Africa. The page is also decorated with a sketch of Johannesburg. Published in 1938 by John Player & Sons.

RMA2YBN1–Jan Christian Smuts

British mounted Lancers on horseback facing a petrified Boer fighter by Richard Caton Woodville Stock Photo

RF2J10FRN–British mounted Lancers on horseback facing a petrified Boer fighter by Richard Caton Woodville

The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King, histori Stock Photo

RFC2CXN7–The restoration of Catewayo, the military escort crossing the Tugela River, South Africa, on their way to meet the King, histori

South Africa History: CSAR Class E 4-10-2T; ex Imperial Military Railways Reid Tenwheeler ca. 1902 Stock Photo

RM2D7PHPF–South Africa History: CSAR Class E 4-10-2T; ex Imperial Military Railways Reid Tenwheeler ca. 1902

Three soldiers in front of the Cape Town City hall, South Africa Stock Photo

RF2BWGKCX–Three soldiers in front of the Cape Town City hall, South Africa

African American women with three children during the 1927 Mississippi River flood. The Red Cross provided relief at segregated refugee camps on the Vicksburg National Military Park. (BSLOC 2015 16 167) Stock Photo

RMKWD7TT–African American women with three children during the 1927 Mississippi River flood. The Red Cross provided relief at segregated refugee camps on the Vicksburg National Military Park. (BSLOC 2015 16 167)

A cap badge of the South African Ordnance Department c. 1923-1933. Stock Photo

RM2EAB2HJ–A cap badge of the South African Ordnance Department c. 1923-1933.

RMGKWHDD–SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina, United States — The 'African Passages' exhibit at Fort Moultrie's Visitor Center on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, tells the story of the slave trade through Charleston. Part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, this permanent installation educates visitors about the island's role as a quarantine station for enslaved Africans and the impact of slavery on American history.

The Voortrekker cross at the South African memorial museum in Delville Wood in the Somme near Longueval France Stock Photo

RMANHJM7–The Voortrekker cross at the South African memorial museum in Delville Wood in the Somme near Longueval France

Cecil Rhodes, 7th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, founded southern African territory of Rhodesia, present day Zimbabwe and Zambia Stock Photo

RMPGBYPR–Cecil Rhodes, 7th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, founded southern African territory of Rhodesia, present day Zimbabwe and Zambia

The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: At Rensburg: Near which such splendid cavalry work was done by General French. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900. Stock Photo

RM2R1W3FE–The Boer War, also known as the Second Boer War, The South African War and The Anglo-Boer War. This image shows: At Rensburg: Near which such splendid cavalry work was done by General French. Original photo by “a military officer”, c1900.

Lady Minto (left) Lt.-Col. Otter (Right) Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890 Stock Photo

RF2J10BFY–Lady Minto (left) Lt.-Col. Otter (Right) Black and white photograph from the book ' South Africa; its history, heroes and wars ' by William Douglas Mackenzie, and Alfred Stead, Publisher Chicago, Philadelphia : Monarch Book Company in 1890

RMBG5398–South African Army re-enactors don paratrooper gear. South African Military History Museum. Johannesburb, South Africa.

Jan Christiaan Smuts; (1870 – 1950) South African military leader in command in South West Africa 1914 Stock Photo

RMEC7X7W–Jan Christiaan Smuts; (1870 – 1950) South African military leader in command in South West Africa 1914

RM2J8GWR2–The Massed Pipes and Drums at the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, performed from 2nd to 24th August, with the United States Army Band and Zulu Warriors of the South African Police Service in the foreground

Major General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope a British Army officer, killed commanding a brigade at the Battle of Magersfontein in the South African War. Stock Photo

RMKCEAWN–Major General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope a British Army officer, killed commanding a brigade at the Battle of Magersfontein in the South African War.

1899 map of South Africa at the time of the Second Boer War. Such was the interest in the progress of the war that maps like this were produced with a number of flags of both sides in the margin which could be cut out and placed on the map so as to follow military movements. Stock Photo

RM2HPKEYW–1899 map of South Africa at the time of the Second Boer War. Such was the interest in the progress of the war that maps like this were produced with a number of flags of both sides in the margin which could be cut out and placed on the map so as to follow military movements.

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