Groepsportret van Britse soldaten die naar het front in Zuid-Afrika vertrekken 1900

This black and white photograph, titled "Groepsportret van Britse soldaten die naar het front in Zuid-Afrika vertrekken," depicts a group of British soldiers, likely from the Royal Marines, preparing for their departure to the front in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Taken in 1900 by an anonymous photographer, the image shows a snapshot of military history, capturing the somber mood of soldiers heading into battle. The image captures the soldiers in a stark, realistic manner, highlighting the somber realities of war.