Images

Female:
The female sculpture is symbolic of the resolute woman as pillar of strength in her familie and for her nation

Martial law:
Civilians suffer: provisions confiscated, oppression

Laborie Oak Forest:
Women gather in the Oak Forest: petition sent to British queen

Male:
The male sculpture represents the Rebel. He revolted against the injustice that his blood brothers in the Republics had to endure

Rebels shot:
Thirty Cape Rebels were shot or hanged, sometimes in public

Illustration:
Plan of the monument

Concentration camps:
The lack of provisions, suffering, death and dismay

Scorched earth:
30 000 farms burned down, all livestock killed; deprive Boers of provisions

Blockhouse:
Outnumbered by the British the Boer warriors are hunted and cornered

Gaol window:
Internment of civilians creates embitterment

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