[quote=AegonVI]
Boer's new war order should be "Kill all War Correspondants"
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They had that chance and they blew it!

Captured him back in 1899 after ambushing his train. But good ol' Winnie? Never liked the whole idea of surrendering. So he promptly escapes the prison camp. Found himself a national hero. Almost got awarded the Victoria Cross, he did.