Driefontein battlefield, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo)

‘Eventide-when the smoke of battle has cleared away - Driefontein, S. Africa.’ Stereoscopic photograph, Boer War, 1900 circa. A group of British soldiers receive medical attention in the aftermath of the action at Driefontein on 10 March 1900. The latter marked the Boer’s final attempt at preventing Lord Roberts from capturing Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange Free State. British losses at Driefontein were 82 dead and 342 wounded. Boer losses were 102 dead and 22 captured. From a box of 89 stereoscopic cards entitled, ‘South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1', published by Underwood and Underwood, and produced by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios, 1900 circa.