Photo Mug : Boer War / Baden Powell
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Boer War / Baden Powell
Mafeking defended by Baden Powell
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Baden Boer Defended Mafeking Powell
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Add a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the iconic image "Boer War / Baden Powell" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, showcasing the famous scene of Robert Baden-Powell defending Mafeking during the Boer War, is now beautifully printed on a high-quality mug. Each mug is expertly crafted with a vibrant, fade-resistant print, ensuring your favorite image remains clear and vivid. Start your day with a dose of inspiration and a hot beverage in hand. Order yours today and make every sip a journey back in time.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the indomitable spirit of Robert Baden-Powell, the British Army officer famously known for his heroic defense of Mafeking during the Boer War in 1899-1902. The image, taken in 1900, shows Baden-Powell standing confidently atop a wall, surveying the landscape of Mafeking, a strategic town in South Africa that was under siege by Boer forces for over two hundred days. The Boer War, also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War, was a brutal conflict between the British Empire and the two independent Boer states, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The siege of Mafeking, which began on October 14, 1899, was a significant turning point in the war, as it demonstrated the resilience and resourcefulness of the British forces in the face of a determined enemy. Baden-Powell, who had taken command of the garrison in Mafeking just a few months before the siege began, was a master of unconventional warfare. He implemented innovative strategies to keep his troops morale high and supplies coming in, including the use of hot air balloons to drop food and ammunition over the town's walls. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Baden-Powell's forces managed to hold out against the Boers until reinforcements arrived in May 1900. This victory boosted British morale and helped turn the tide of the war. Baden-Powell's leadership during the siege of Mafeking earned him international fame and set the stage for his later work in scouting. The principles of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and community building that he instilled in his scouts continue to inspire generations of young people around the world.
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