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In September 1904 [[Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts|Lord Roberts]] unveiled an obelisk at Mafeking bearing the names of those who fell in defence of the town. In all, 212 people were killed during the siege, with over 600 wounded. Boer losses were significantly higher. The siege established Baden-Powell as a celebrity in Britain, and thus when he started the [[Scouting|Scout Movement]] a few years later, his fame contributed to its rapid initial growth. | In September 1904 [[Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts|Lord Roberts]] unveiled an obelisk at Mafeking bearing the names of those who fell in defence of the town. In all, 212 people were killed during the siege, with over 600 wounded. Boer losses were significantly higher. The siege established Baden-Powell as a celebrity in Britain, and thus when he started the [[Scouting|Scout Movement]] a few years later, his fame contributed to its rapid initial growth. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031580/ The Little Princess] - Shirley Temple film which briefly depicts celebration after the relief of Mafeking. | * [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031580/ The Little Princess] - Shirley Temple film which briefly depicts celebration after the relief of Mafeking. | ||
* [http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk./mafeking/ Johnny Walker's site on the Siege of Mafeking, with links to his books] | * [http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk./mafeking/ Johnny Walker's site on the Siege of Mafeking, with links to his books] | ||
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