Britse soldaten bereiden rosbief op kerstdag, Modderrivier, Zuid-Afrika 1900

This anonymous photograph from 1900 depicts a group of British soldiers preparing a roast beef for a Christmas Day meal in Modder River, South Africa during the Second Boer War. The image, likely taken for a stereoscope, captures a moment of camaraderie and normalcy amidst the hardship of war. The soldiers are shown butchering the animal and likely preparing it for cooking over an open fire. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of soldiers during wartime.