Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

January. 02,1899

Rating：

3.6

Genre：

Documentary War

Keywords：

19th Century Boer War 1890s

Trailer Synopsis Cast

A parade of Gordon Highlanders in dress uniform march through the centre of Aberdeen on their way to the Boer War. Small children run around in excitement but are moved aside by a member of the regiment. Directed by Robert W. Paul.

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