Statements (99)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:accessories |
during the siege
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted British morale
Increased British military presence Baden-Powell became a national hero Not ordered |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
scouting movement
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
Statues and plaques erected.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:significant
approximately 200 British: 200 high on both sides Boers: 800 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lord_Baden-Powell
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| gptkbp:committee |
Founded the Boy Scouts
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| gptkbp:communication |
Telegraph lines down
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
strategic victory for Britain
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired the Mafeking Cadets
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
in literature and film
Mafeking night |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Inspires literature
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| gptkbp:date |
May 17, 1900
October 13, 1899 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Mafeking_garrison
Fortifications and trenches |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:Mafeking_Fortifications
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Vereeniging
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| gptkbp:duration |
217 days
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Boer_forces
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Baden-Powell's leadership
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
arrived after the siege
Arrived after the siege |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
varied over time
part of larger conflict colonial conflicts Various interpretations exist Colonial conflicts in Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
over tactics used
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
May 17, 1900
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Symbol of British imperialism
Civilians affected by siege |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Significant event
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major siege of the war
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Mafeking
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
British military strategy
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
approximately 7,000
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
various memorials
Anniversaries celebrated |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Piet_Cronjé
gptkb:Lord_Baden-Powell |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resilience
Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mafeking
gptkb:Mafeking,_South_Africa |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Books and films
used for propaganda |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
Gained global media coverage |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
approximately 1,000
Strategic stronghold Baden-Powell and others |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive tactics
defensive warfare Allied with other British forces |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery
inspired by the siege |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted by the victory
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
often romanticized
|
| gptkbp:notable_alumni |
rose significantly after the battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Not applicable
Influenced public opinion from the siege. |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
relief of Mafeking
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Boer_War
|
| gptkbp:population |
Around 1,000
|
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
celebration of the relief
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
increased support for the war
of the Boer War Rallying point for British public |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:serves |
Relief column arrived
|
| gptkbp:significance |
symbol of British resilience
Boosted British morale |
| gptkbp:status |
Town in South Africa
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of railways
control of railways Near the border of Botswana |
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
Cut off by Boers
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Siege_of_Mafeking
gptkb:battle Use of snipers blockade and bombardment sniping and trench warfare |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lord_Baden-Powell
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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