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title: Defence of Mafeking
author: G W Bacon & Co London
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21847/defence-of-mafeking/
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updated: 2026-06-02
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# Defence of Mafeking
_Authored by G W Bacon & Co London_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21847.jpg)
## Image Caption
An 1899 illustration showing the siege of Mafeking (1899-1900), a major engagement in the Boer [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (aka South [Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/africa/) War, 1899-1902). The British held out for over 200 days before being relieved.
G W [Bacon](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Bacon/) & Co London
## Cite This Work
### APA
London, G. W. B. &. C. (2026, June 02). Defence of Mafeking. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
London, G W Bacon & Co. "Defence of Mafeking." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 02, 2026. .
### MLA
London, G W Bacon & Co. "Defence of Mafeking." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Jun 2026, .
## License & Copyright
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