125th anniversary: Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217...
History · Anniversaries · Sat, May 17, 2025
1900: Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217 days, a decisive victory for the British against the Boers.
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