Episode 2 of 2

Boer Redeployment

When
19 November 1899
Where
Mafeking
Part of
Boer forces begin the shelling of Mafeking

On 19 November 1899, 4,000 Boers were redeployed, but shelling of Mafeking continued.

Despite the redeployment of 4,000 Boer forces on 19 November 1899, the siege remained active. The shelling of Mafeking continued, indicating that the bombardment was a sustained operation rather than a single event. The British situation remained poor until reinforcements arrived in February 1900.

Sources

  1. Siege of Mafeking Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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