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The Wolf - Mafeking's howitzer 2 months 6 days ago #100476

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The Wolf - Mafeking's howitzer 4 days 4 hours ago #101239

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Here is a unique snapshot of The Wolf (with traction engine approaching in the distance). Interestingly, it looks like the gun has been in this position for a long time. The wheels have sunk into the sand and grass is growing underneath the trail and axletree.

This second photo, from a different officer’s album, again shows grass growing under the trail. These two images, taken at different times, suggest that after the siege "The Wolf" was left out on the veldt as a curio, for passing soldiers to admire and photograph.