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title: Torched Boer Farm
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21828/torched-boer-farm/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-05-21
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# Torched Boer Farm

_Authored by Unknown Photographer_

## Image File

[![Torched Boer Farm](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21828.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21828.png)

## Image Caption

A photograph of a torched Boer farm, a result of British scorched-earth tactics during the Boer [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1899-1902) after the Boers had adopted guerrilla tactics.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Photographer, U. (2026, May 21). Torched Boer Farm. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21828/torched-boer-farm/>
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "Torched Boer Farm." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 21, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21828/torched-boer-farm/>.
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "Torched Boer Farm." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 May 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21828/torched-boer-farm/>.

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