Episode 3 of 3
Defensive Works
- When
- 19 September 1899
- Where
- Mafeking
Construction of trenches and gun emplacements around Mafeking began on 19 September 1899.
Work started on the 6-mile perimeter of Mafeking. The town was eventually equipped with an extensive network of trenches and gun emplacements, preparing for the siege that began in October.
Sources
- Siege of Mafeking Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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