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The Relief of Mafeking.
- Source :
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History Today . May2000, Vol. 50 Issue 5, p53. 3/4p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Focuses on the May 16-17, 1900 relief of the siege of the town of Mafeking, South Africa where the British garrison commanded by Colonel Robert Baden-Powell was surrounded by a Boer force since October 1899. Reasons why the siege was in the news; Baden-Powell's efforts to conserve supplies for his fighting men; Details on the British relieving force under Colonel B.T. Mahon.
- Subjects :
- *SOUTH African War, 1899-1902
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00182753
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- History Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 3064155