'The Eleventh Hour', Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Creator: John Tenniel.
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'The Eleventh Hour', Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941), Mafeking held out against the surrounding Boers for 216 days until relieved by forces commanded by Lord Roberts on 17 May 1900. Baden-Powell is shown encouraging Mafeking to hold on, pointing to a telegram from Roberts promising to break the siege by 18 May. Cartoon from "Punch", 9 May 1900.
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Creator
- John Tenniel, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator, painter
Subject
- Robert Baden-Powell: British: Soldier, colonel, lieutenant general
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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events
History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment
History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel
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- 001199
- 001199
- 0390002539
- 1-153-570
- 1153570
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