Robert Baden-Powell17 May 1900
Baden-Powell's garrison is relieved after holding Mafeking throughout the longest siege of the war.
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Baden-Powell's garrison is relieved after holding Mafeking throughout the longest siege of the war.
Leads the column relieving Mafeking.
Helps raise the siege of Mafeking.
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