Boer War Lead Wagon

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Kevin Wilson-Smith

Boer War Lead Wagon

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An armoured gondola used as the lead vehicle in an armoured train. Breech loading gun. Navy crew.
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Philip Martin
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Re: Boer War Lead Wagon

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1) Bridge at Fort Wylie destroyed by Boers 1901
2) A heavy caibre gun used as defence on an armoured train.
3) A steam locomotive circa 1900 with signs of heavy shell damage and massive ramming at the front.
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