Dierenziekenhuis bij een Brits militair kamp bij Naauwpoort in Zuid-Afrika 1900

This stereoscopic image shows a veterinary hospital at a British military camp near Naauwpoort in South Africa. It was produced at the turn of the century by the firm Underwood & Underwood. The image offers a glimpse into the logistics of colonial warfare. The rows of horses give scale to the conflict. Horses, of course, were essential to the movement of troops and supplies, and the establishment of veterinary hospitals reflects the military’s dependence on these animals. The arid landscape reminds us of the geographical challenges faced by the British during the Second Boer War. Images such as this, when seen in Britain, served to document the progress of the war. To understand its full meaning, one can consult military archives, contemporary news reports, and personal accounts from soldiers and veterinarians. These resources help us interpret the image not just as a depiction of a veterinary hospital, but as a window into the social, technological, and logistical dimensions of imperial conflict.