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Prisoners Of War In The South African War 1899 1902

War Museum of the Boer RepublicsRef: https://www.wmbr.org.za/product/prisoners-of-war-in-the-south-african-war-1899-1902/

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This is a product/listing page from the Anglo-Boer War Museum (an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture) for a publication titled “Prisoners of War in the South African War 1899-1902.” The page states the museum produced the publication in collaboration with the National Lotteries Commission, available in Afrikaans, English, and Sesotho, and that it highlights experiences of Black and White prisoners of war, including lesser-known stories of the Agterryers (Black and Coloured military auxiliaries). It also describes that the publication includes photos of life in the camps and handmade items produced by prisoners, and it lists a price of R140.00 with an “Add to basket” option.

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Prisoners of War in the South African War 1899-1902

This publication explores the experiences of both Black and White prisoners of war during the South African War (1899–1902), including lesser-known stories of the Agterryers—Black and Coloured military auxiliaries who fought on the Republican Forces side. It features photos of camp life and handmade items created by prisoners to cope with separation from their families.

Who it is for: members of the public interested in South African military history, researchers, students, and readers of Afrikaans, English, and Sesotho
How to act on it: Add the item to the shopping basket on the museum’s online shop

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The War Museum in collaboration with the National Lotteries Commission has produced a one-of-a-kind publication, dedicated to the Black and White Prisoners of War. In this publication, which is available in Afrikaans, English and Sesotho – as in accordance with the Museum’s Language policy, the experiences of these men are highlighted.

Facts

Reference

https://www.wmbr.org.za/product/prisoners-of-war-in-the-south-african-war-1899-1902/

Amounts

R 140

Parties

Anglo-Boer War Museum (an agency

Key Takeaways

Publication title: Prisoners of War in the South African War 1899-1902
Producing organisation: Anglo-Boer War Museum (agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture)
Collaboration: National Lotteries Commission
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Sesotho
Subject focus: Black and White prisoners of war; Agterryers (Black and Coloured military auxiliaries) on Republican Forces side
Content described: photos of camp life; handmade items; stories of prisoners taken far from home
Price: R140.00
Anglo-Boer War Museum
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
National Lotteries Commission
Agterryers
Republican Forces