SIEGE OF KIMBERLY

'The Siege of Kimberly' took place during the Second Boer War. For 124 days the Boers besieged the city which was the center of the De Beers Mining Company. Women and children were sent down into the mines in order to protect themselves from the bombardment.
Cecil John Rhodes, founder of De Beers, was in the city during the siege. Since many of the resources and manpower in the garrison were owned by DeBeers, Rhodes became an important factor in the defense. However, he proved to be more of a hinderance than helpful as he cooperated difficulty with the military.

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★ Kimberly, South Africa

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