Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Artist: Unknown

Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Artist: Unknown

1-153-595 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Defending British troops making a night sortie. 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.

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