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Canadian Troops Assemble in Toronto Before South Africa Service
A 1900s era portrait of Canadian forces preparing for deployment to South Africa under Col. W. D. Otter and Col. Bachan. Images show armored train sortie from Ladysmith, Gordon Highlanders, Durban landmarks, naval brigade at Ladysmith, balloons and observations, and Zulu Police of Natal.
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Toronto
Canada
South Africa
W. D. Otter
Bachan
Ladysmith
Gordon Highlanders
Town Hall
Durban
Kruger’s Waterfall
Johannesburg
Wego
Port Natal
Battle of
Natal