An observation balloon, 1900 (c)

Photograph, Boer War (1899-1902), 1900 (c).

The British Army used a variety of technological innovations during the Boer War. Although some had been used in previous campaigns, it was the scale of their employment in South Africa which was exceptional. For example, hot air balloons were widely used for observation and directing artillery fire.

From an album of R Whittingham, Imperial Light Horse.